Financial Controller

Hawthorn One; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance operations and ensure compliance with reporting standards. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive efficiencies and add value across the organization. The ideal candidate will hold relevant accounting qualifications and possess strong financial management skills. This position also offers competitive salary and benefits alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

On-site parking

Work from home

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the Manufacturing Sector.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret and explain complex data.
• Strong communicator and natural leader with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations, including accounts receivable and payable.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee payroll and pensions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including VAT.
• Implement and improve financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong background in financial management and reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Proven technical accounting and tax knowledge

Analytical, detail-focused, and solutions-driven

Job description

Job description

Hawthorn One are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an exciting job opportunity to join a company with a strong track record of growth, innovation and sustainability. Operating across multiple markets, the business has a global presence, extensive product range, and a reputation for high‑quality service. The company continues to expand and invest in its people, processes, and systems, making this an excellent time to step into a pivotal finance leadership role.

This Financial Controller job will see you take ownership of end‑to‑end finance operations, ensuring robust reporting, compliance and controls are in place. You will work closely with Senior leadership and have extensive autonomy and a voice to drive change and support with key decisions across the business with the ability to quickly add value. You will also play a key role in supporting business performance, delivering commercial insight, and helping drive efficiencies across the UK business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and asset management.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, journals, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll and pensions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Act as the key contact for auditors and tax advisors.
• Implement and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Partner with non‑finance colleagues to support business performance.
• Drive process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong background in financial management and reporting.
• Experience of working within the Manufacturing Sector.
• Proven technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret and explain complex data.
• Analytical, detail‑focused, and solutions‑driven.
• Strong communicator and natural leader with a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable in a hands‑on Financial Controller job covering both operational and strategic responsibilities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Financial Controller job with real impact and visibility.
• The chance to shape and improve finance processes in a growing, international business.
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values professional development.
• An exciting long‑term career opportunity.
• On‑site parking
• Work from home