Financial Controller

WHITAKER SMITH RECRUITMENT LTD; Preston; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment firm seeks an experienced Financial Controller for a rapidly expanding business in Preston. This role includes overseeing all financial operations for multiple entities and leading a small team. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting and reporting skills, with a track record of driving financial performance. Competitive salary up to £80k plus bonus and benefits offered for this key position.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong understanding of management accounting practices.
• Ability to drive financial performance and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounting, reporting, and control activities.
• Deliver timely monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Partner with Managing Directors to drive financial performance.

Skills

Management accounting oversight

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Variance analysis

Job description

Financial Controller

Based : Preston

Salary : up to £80k + bonus + benefits + progression

Exclusively working with a rapidly expanding PE backed business offering fantastic opportunity for a progressive FC / Head of Finance to join the team. Business are experiencing huge growth as they embark on their expansion journey, requiring a Financial Controller to join and have responsibility for all finance across 3 entities (including opening new & future acquisitions over the next few years).

This is an excellent role to oversee all financial operations, leading a team of 2 staff initially and acting as a key business partner to local MDs and supporting their strategic growth plans

Role

• Oversee all management accounting, reporting, and control activities for 3entities
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis & performance commentary.
• Partner with local Managing Directors and operational leaders to drive financial performance & margin improvement
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes for the region.
• Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll (external), and General Ledger.
• Manage team of two to ensure timely and accurate production of transactional finance duties
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve automation, and enhance reporting

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