Financial Controller

Rescourcery Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Preston is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and lead a high-performing finance team. The role involves strategic financial planning and process improvement, offering a competitive salary of £55k - £60k with excellent benefits such as 25 days holiday and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Newly refurbished modern office environment

Hybrid working model for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role.
• Exceptional skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts.
• Lead, manage and develop the finance team.
• Take ownership of cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Communication

Process Improvement

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Job description

Salary: £55k - 60k per year + Excellent benefits

Resourcery Group Financial Recruitmentis partnering with a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation based in Preston as they look to hire a new Financial Controller. This business is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. Our Client is seeking aQualified Financial Controllerto join the business in a pivotal role, offering a mix of strategic involvement and hands-on operational responsibility.

About the Role

This is a high-impact position within the finance function, ideal for a commercially astute finance professional with a passion for driving process improvement. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations, developing a high-performing finance team, ensuring robust cash flow forecasting and supporting the strategic financial planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and all aspects of the month-end process
• Lead, manage and develop the finance team, ensuring clarity of roles, expectations and performance standards
• Review and oversee transactional finance processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain adherence to financial processes in line with relevant regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders, supporting budgeting and financial planning across departments
• Enhance financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks
• Take ownership of cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business-wide decision-making

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified
• Proven experience in a finance role
• Exceptional skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Emotionally intelligent with a collaborative and motivational management style
• Highly organised, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and regulatory compliance

What’s on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Newly refurbished modern office environment
• Hybrid working model for work-life balance