Financial Controller

Are you more than just a number cruncher? My client is seeking a commercially aware ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Financial Controller who wants to become involved in all areas of the business. THE BENEFITS: £60,000 - £80,000 (including car/car allowance), private healthcare after qualifying period, pension scheme with DIS, holiday entitlement rising with length of service and excellent upwards career progression for the future. THE ROLE: The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial control of a long established and highly successful privately owned business in the FMCG sector. - Preparation of management and financial accounts including year end statutory accounts for the auditors - Cashflows, forecasts, management of a small accounts and admin team, weekly P & L, oversee the payroll process The position goes way beyond just the number crunching! In this role you will be involved in many different aspects of the business including meeting and negotiating with suppliers, working alongside the procurement, warehousing and distribution teams while at the same time being available for Director level meetings. THE CANDIDATE: You are a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant looking for a challenging, hands-on role offering exceptional upwards career progression for the future. You are more than just a number cruncher! You enjoy being involved in all areas of a business and have the ability to explain finance to non-finance people when required. You have a curious mindset, keen to learn how all aspects of this successful business operates. Ambitious and with first class interpersonal and communication skills, you want to use your experience within a busy environment where the culture is hands on, collaborative and fast paced. The role would suit a candidate who has qualified in professional practice followed by entry into industry, however candidates who are still in practice and have the relevant skills, experience and commercial awareness will also be considered. Candidates should be aware that this is a site-based role, 5 days per week. The location however is in the west Hull area and within easy reach of the A63, Humber Bridge, Beverley, Hull central and the surrounding East Yorkshire villages THE COMPANY: My client is a long-established, privately-owned company operating in the FMCG sector and located to the west of Hull. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer