Financial Controller

Cummins Mellor; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run property company in Blackburn is seeking a Financial Controller to manage and develop the finance function. The role involves leading financial management, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in commercial real estate and strong technical and commercial skills. The company offers competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Real ownership over finance function

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a property or real estate environment, ideally within industrial or commercial assets.
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-moving, owner-led business.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and present financial performance to the board.
• Manage service charge accounts and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Technical accounting skills

Commercial acumen

Property-related financial reporting

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Property management/accounting systems (e.g., Qube, MRI, Yardi)

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established, family-run property company that has built a strong reputation in the industrial and commercial real estate sector. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Financial Controller to take a lead role in managing and developing the finance function in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic business with direct exposure to decision-makers, real ownership of financial operations, and the chance to influence strategic direction. Ideal for someone commercially minded who thrives in a hands-on, agile setting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Prepare monthly management accounts and present financial performance to the board
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and cash flow
• Develop and maintain financial controls, processes, and compliance procedures
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts, working with external auditors
• Provide financial insight to support property acquisitions, disposals, and development projects
• Manage service charge accounts and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. VAT, RICS codes)
• Lead and mentor a small finance team, promoting continuous improvement and development

Candidate Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in a property or real estate environment, ideally within industrial or commercial assets
• Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of property-related financial reporting
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience with property management/accounting systems (e.g., Qube, MRI, Yardi) preferred
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-moving, owner-led business

Why Join?

• Join a successful, growing family business with a collaborative culture
• Real ownership and influence over the finance function
• Work alongside entrepreneurial leaders in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Competitive salary, autonomy, and long-term growth potential