Full job descriptionFinancial Controller
Location: Preston (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + progression
Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role that combines hands-on financial control with genuine influence across a growing organisation? Our client is a leading services business operating across multiple locations throughout the UK & now seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to join their finance team in a brand new role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or a high-performing Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant ready to take the next step in their career.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust controls, operational excellence, and commercial insight across a rapidly expanding business.
Role:
*Leading a small finance team delivering day to day financial operations
*Lead the month-end process, ensuring accurate and timely production of management accounts
*Prepare journals, reconciliations and financial reports across multiple business entities
*Oversee financial controls, balance sheet integrity and working capital management
*Produce insightful financial analysis and performance reporting for senior leadership
*Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities
*Deliver meaningful P&L commentary and identify opportunities for performance improvement
*Manage, mentor and develop members of the finance team
*Drive finance process improvements and operational efficiencies
*Support year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements
*Assist with strategic projects, board reporting and commercial initiatives
*Partner with operational leaders across a multi-site environment to support decision making
Experience:
*CIMA or ACCA qualified – essential
*Multi-site experience highly beneficial
*Experience working in a growing business (£80m +)
*Strong technical accounting ability with commercial awareness, leadership skills and a proactive mindset.
*Experience producing management accounts within a fast-paced organisation
*Strong financial control and month-end reporting expertise
*Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Please send your CV for immediate consideration!