Financial Controller - 14 month FTC

Axon Moore are supporting a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on a fixed term contract basis. Reporting as the senior finance lead on site, you will take ownership of financial operations while managing a small team and supporting an upcoming systems implementation. This opportunity is ideally suited to an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant, with strong excel capability. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator and effective business partner, working closely with stakeholders across the wider organisation. Key responsibilities include: Oversee internal controls and financial processesManage inventory accounting, including cost updates, stock counts, and valuationsPerform balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare and manage cashflow forecasts and monthly reporting to support working capitalLead annual cashflow planning and forecastingProduce annual budgets and periodic reforecastsComplete monthly VAT returns and reconciliationsPrepare monthly management accountsSupport capital expenditure processes through reporting and analysisConduct sales and gross profit analysisLead and develop a small team Provide hands-on support across the finance function as requiredMaintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations and compliance The position will be covering an upcoming maternity leave for 14 months, therefore candidates immediately available or on a short notice would be preferred. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team ..... full job details .....