Financial Controller

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME business in Warrington is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. This pivotal senior role involves managing a finance team and overseeing daily financial operations, including accurate reporting and compliance. You will lead budgeting and forecasting efforts while ensuring cashflow management. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial operations and the ability to provide strategic financial insight for business performance. This position offers a salary range of £55,000 - £70,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a finance team.
• Proven track record in financial operations.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Statutory compliance

Cashflow management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Warrington Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 1 day WFH

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a thriving SME business at its Head Office in Warrington. This is a key senior finance role, responsible for managing a small finance team and overseeing day-to-day financial operations while providing strategic financial insight to support business performance and continued growth.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the full finance function, managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business and leading a small finance team of 2 Finance Assistants. You will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts and financial reporting, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring statutory compliance, and managing cashflow. This is a hands-on role with significant visibility across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, banking, and general ledger activity
• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements