Financial Controller / 15 Month Fixed-Term / £90,000 / Office based

The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a well-established Liverpool-based group on a 15-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.
This role sits at the heart of the finance function, taking ownership of group reporting, controls, and statutory delivery. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Group Financial Controller and wider leadership team, ensuring the integrity and quality of financial information across multiple entities.

The Role
This is a hands-on, technically focused position with responsibility for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting processes across the group
* Prepare and review consolidated financial statements
* Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
* Oversee the audit process, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors
* Maintain and enhance financial controls and governance frameworks
* Review and challenge results from multiple entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy
* Produce high-quality management and board reporting packs with clear commentary
* Support technical accounting matters, including new standards and group policies
* Partner with operational finance teams to ensure strong reporting disciplines across the business
* Drive improvements in reporting processes, systems, and efficiencies

The Candidate
We are keen to speak with high-calibre ACA-qualified accountants, likely making their 2nd or 3rd move from practice into industry.
Key Requirements
* ACA qualified (Big 4 / Top 10 trained preferred)
* 2-6 years' post-qualified experience (or equivalent progression)
* Strong grounding in financial reporting, audit, and technical accounting
* Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts and group consolidations
* Ability to operate in a multi-entity or group environment
* Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders