Commercial Financial Controller

Platinum Recruitment Group; Lymm; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is helping a major wholesale business in Warrington hire a Commercial Financial Controller to take ownership of financial reporting for a £45 million turnover division within a £500 million group. You will report to an exceptional CFO and influence strategic decisions across the business.

The role includes delivering private equity reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and leading a finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and multi-entity experience.
• Proven experience leading financial reporting and planning.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for the division within the group.
• Deliver PE reporting and support investor requirements.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage statutory accounts and coordinate external audit.
• Develop, mentor and lead the finance team.
• Drive commercial insight to improve profitability.
• Lead finance transformation and process improvements.
• Oversee ERP optimisation and financial controls.
• Partner with operations to influence strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Commercial Financial Controller Warrington £80,000 - £90,000 + Exceptional Benefits + 4-Day Working Week

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing wholesale businesses as Commercial Financial Controller, reporting directly to an exceptional CFO who is committed to developing high-performing finance leaders.

Taking ownership of a £45 million turnover division within a £500 million group, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and influencing the future direction of a private equity-backed organisation.

With ambitious growth plans firmly in place, this role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, complex commercial challenges, and genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for your division within the wider group.
• Deliver Private Equity reporting and support investor requirements.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Manage statutory accounts and coordinate the external audit with a Big Four audit firm.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team.
• Drive commercial insight to improve profitability and business performance.
• Lead finance transformation, process improvements, and efficiency projects.
• Take ownership of ERP system optimisation and financial controls.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to influence strategic decisions.

About You

We're looking for a technically strong, commercially minded qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You'll demonstrate:

• Proven Financial Controller experience within a multi-entity business.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Leadership experience with a passion for developing teams.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting.
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Previous exposure to private equity-backed businesses would be advantageous but isn'est essential.

Why Apply?

• 4-day working week without compromising your career progression.
• Join a £500 million market-leading group backed by private equity.
• Direct mentorship from an experienced CFO.
• Exposure to strategic projects and transformational change.
• Significant autonomy and influence within the business.
• Outstanding benefits package.
• Genuine long-term career progression within a growing organisation.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence, commercial influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth business then applications are now open via Platinum Recruitment, your contacts for more information, &