Financial Controller

Financial 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!