Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A well-established Group of businesses is seeking a Financial Controller at their Preston site. This full-time role involves overseeing all financial activities, including management accounts production, statutory accounts preparation, and strategic support for growth. Ideal candidates will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent with strong technical and commercial skills. Opportunities for career growth are available within this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or qualified by experience in financial management.
• Strong technical skills in finance and accounting.
• Experience in reviewing and enhancing financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts pack.
• Prepare statutory accounts and lead audit process.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers.
• Manage payroll activities.
• Provide strategic support for decision making.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical accounting

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.