Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ are seeking an Operations/Financial Controller in Knutsford to own the finance and wider business processes. This is a broad, hands-on role where you will shape how the business operates, improve processes, and work with the owner to support growth.

You will manage the P&L, balance sheet, monthly management accounts, and oversee purchasing, suppliers, stock and payments with robust controls. The role also covers hands-on accounts duties and HMRC/compliance, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualification (or qualified by experience) is preferred.
• Experience managing P&L and balance sheet.
• Experience producing monthly management accounts.
• Previous experience supervising a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement clear processes.
• Excellent communication with owners and advisers.

Responsibilities

• Owning and managing business processes from purchasing through to accounts.
• Reviewing, simplifying and improving processes, making effective use of AI, automation and modern software.
• Managing the team on a day-to-day basis, setting priorities, reviewing work and ensuring processes run smoothly.
• Taking responsibility for the P&L, balance sheet and monthly management accounts.
• Overseeing purchasing, suppliers, stock and payments, ensuring robust financial controls are in place.
• Supporting with hands-on accounts duties when required, including sales and purchase invoices, bank payments and reconciliations.
• Managing compliance requirements.
• Acting as the main point of contact for HMRC and external accountants.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes and introduce automation.
• Working closely with the owner on financial and operational matters.
• Providing accurate financial information and insight to support business decisions.

Skills

P&L management

Balance sheet management

Monthly management accounts

Team leadership

Process improvement

Automation and AI

Attention to detail

Communication with owners

Education

ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualification

Job description

# Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerOctober 21, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* WA16, Ollerton, Cheshire East* Posted 11 hours ago* £60,000 – £70,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Operations/Financial Controller – Knustford – Permanent – up to £70,000 DOEWe are working with an established and growing business that is looking to appoint an Operations/Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance and wider business processes.This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys being more than just a traditional Financial Controller. You will have the opportunity to shape how the business operates, improve processes, introduce new technology and automation, and work closely with the owner to support the continued growth of the business.You will take ownership of the company's financial processes while also overseeing key operational functions.Your responsibilities will include:Owning and managing business processes from purchasing through to accountsReviewing, simplifying and improving processes, making effective use of AI, automation and modern softwareManaging the team on a day-to-day basis, setting priorities, reviewing work and ensuring processes run smoothlyTaking responsibility for the P&L, balance sheet and monthly management accountsOverseeing purchasing, suppliers, stock and payments, ensuring robust financial controls are in placeSupporting with hands-on accounts duties when required, including sales and purchase invoices, bank payments and reconciliationsManaging compliance requirementsActing as the main point of contact for HMRC and external accountantsIdentifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes and introduce automationWorking closely with the owner on financial and operational mattersProviding accurate financial information and insight to support business decisionsWe are looking for an organised, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and making things happen.### You will ideally have* ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience* Strong practical experience managing a P&L and balance sheet* Experience producing and understanding monthly management accounts* Previous experience managing or supervising a team* Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills* A natural ability to identify inefficiencies and put clear processes in place* Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with business owners and external advisersIf you are an experienced finance professional looking for a role with genuine ownership, variety and the opportunity to influence how a business operates, we would love to hear from you