Financial Controller

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business near Preston seeks a Financial Controller to enhance its finance function. This hybrid role involves managing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing finance team, offering a salary up to £80,000. Ideal candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a strong technical accounting background.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional.
• Strong technical accounting background required.
• Advanced Excel skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, systems, and processes.

Skills

Technical accounting

Team management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Financial Controller | Preston | Hybrid | up to £80,000

Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed technology business in their search for a Financial Controller. This is a hybrid role based just outside Preston, offering a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 + benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to join a dynamic and evolving organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the finance function and driving continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and KPI reporting
• Produce statutory accounts and ensure compliance
• Drive improvements in financial controls, systems, and processes
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Strong technical accounting background
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially aware Financial Controller to make a real impact in a business that is scaling rapidly.

Interviews are taking place soon - to apply, please send your CV