Financial Controller

DCS Recruitment Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail business in Bolton is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and lead a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven experience in finance leadership, particularly within the retail sector. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements, offering substantial career development opportunities and a competitive salary of up to £80,000.

Benefits

Salary up to £80,000

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity for long-term career progression

Senior leadership role with influence

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification.
• Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role in retail or consumer-facing.
• Leadership experience in finance team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Drive process improvements and support commercial initiatives.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role

Strong people management skills

Excellent technical accounting knowledge

Commercial mindset

Highly organized

Comfortable in a growing, change-oriented environment

Job description

Financial Controller

Up to £80,000

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Retail Sector

Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to join a growing retail business based in Bolton. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision‑making and continued growth.

As Financial Controller, you will lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strong governance across the business. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who combines technical excellence with proven people management skills and a hands‑on approach in a fast‑paced retail environment.

In this pivotal position, you’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management, while driving process improvements and supporting commercial initiatives. If you thrive in a leadership role and enjoy influencing the wider business, we’d love to speak with you.

Key Skills

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within retail or a consumer‑facing environment.
• Strong people management skills, with experience leading, mentoring, and developing finance teams.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and experience with month‑end, year‑end, and statutory reporting.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to partner with non‑finance stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating in a growing, change‑oriented business environment.

What you get in return

• Salary up to £80,000
• Senior leadership role with real influence on business direction
• Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function
• Competitive benefits package
• Long‑term career progression within a growing retail business

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Interested? Please submit your CV to Ryan Gladding at DCS Recruitment.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality.