Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing group is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee management accounts and audits across multiple entities. This hands-on role requires strong technical accounting skills and team leadership, with a focus on process improvements and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a supportive culture that values career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

£6,000 annual car allowance

Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Generous holiday allowance

Strong focus on career development

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance professional with experience in audits and financial reporting.
• Proactive with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Manage a team of part-qualified and qualified accountants.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving mindset

Process improvements

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

The Financial Controller will lead the preparation of management accounts across multiple UK and international entities, oversee the audit process, and support the finance team through a period of system transition and growth. This hands-on role is key to driving process improvements, ensuring financial accuracy, and contributing to the group's future strategic direction.

Client Details

The client is a privately owned, internationa manufacturing group headquartered in the Cheshire, with a strong reputation for growth, innovation, and long-term stability. Family-run and values-driven, the business combines entrepreneurial ambition with a supportive, people-focused culture.

Description

Act as the primary point of contact for the external audit process.

Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts across multiple UK entities and several international subsidiaries.

Manage a team of part-qualified and qualified accountants, providing guidance, support, and development.

Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll processes, and general ledger accuracy.

Support the continued rollout and integration of Dynamics 365, ensuring data integrity and process alignment.

Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Collaborate with other finance leads on budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.

Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and statutory requirements.

Provide support and continuity during maternity cover within the finance team.

Contribute to succession planning, staff development, and knowledge sharing across the function.

Profile

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, results-driven finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience in managing audits, financial reporting, and team leadership. They will have a proactive, problem-solving mindset, with the ability to drive process improvements and adapt to new systems. A collaborative approach is essential, as the role requires working closely with other finance team members and cross-functional stakeholders. Ideally, they will have a background in both financial accounting and business partnering, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous development. Experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment will be highly beneficial, along with a passion for developing others and supporting the broader strategic goals of the business.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and a £6,000 annual car allowance (or company car).

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home, with flexible start/finish times.

A 35-hour work week.

Generous holiday allowance.

A strong focus on career development, including internal programs and opportunities for progression.

Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity leave with pay.

A supportive, values-driven culture that encourages internal growth, long-term development, and work-life balance.