Commercial Financial Controller

Chester

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Benefits

About the Role:

Our client, a well-established and dynamic company, is seeking a Commercial Financial Controller to join their team in Chester. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional with experience working within a PLC environment to take on a pivotal role, overseeing and enhancing the financial operations and commercial strategy of the business.

As the Commercial Financial Controller, you'll work closely with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, manage financial planning and analysis, and ensure robust reporting standards. The successful candidate will bring a blend of strong financial acumen, strategic insight, and commercial focus to support the company's growth and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals
Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management, driving informed decision-making
Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Conduct financial analysis on business performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, maintaining robust financial controls
Support the finance team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records

Key Requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role within a PLC environment
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Advanced proficiency in financial management software and MS Excel
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments

Renumeration:

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Benefits

About Cast UK:

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)