Financial Controller

Kenton Black; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller for a divisional role based in Preston. The successful candidate will lead a finance team, oversee all financial activities, and drive strategic growth within the business. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified, have strong technical skills, and demonstrate commercial acumen. This full-time role offers career development opportunities and flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Technically strong with commercial acumen.
• Proven ability to review and enhance existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Production of the management accounts pack.
• Preparation of statutory accounts, leading the audit process.
• Oversight of purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Oversight of payroll.
• Business partnering across various departments.
• Provision of strategic support for decision making.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Company Details and Job Overview

A well‑established Group of businesses are looking to recruit a new Financial Controller for one of their sizeable divisions. This is an autonomous role sitting as divisional number 1 in finance at their Preston site, with support and guidance as required from their parent company at Group level.

The role offers a good balance of hands on routine and technical accounting duties coupled with strategic involvement to drive further growth within the business.

This is a full time, office based role and flexibility on working hours is available. Opportunities for career development will be available in line with exciting future plans within the business.

Your New Role as Financial Controller

Leading a small team of finance staff, as Financial Controller you will take ownership for all financial activity for the division. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Production of the management accounts pack
• Preparation of statutory accounts, leading the audit process
• Oversight of purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Oversight of payroll
• Business partnering across various departments, providing meaningful financial insight, challenging when necessary
• Provision of strategic support to aid effective decision making, contributing to growth plans

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), although candidates who are qualified by experience will be considered. Technically strong, you will also demonstrate good commercial acumen with the ability to work cross‑functionally to support business plans. Additionally, proven ability to review and enhance existing systems and processes, implementing improvements where appropriate is advantageous.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.