Financial Controller

Whitaker Smith Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Controller in Preston to oversee finance across multiple entities and support growth strategies. This role involves leading a small team and working closely with MDs to drive performance. Candidates should be CIMA or ACA qualified with experience in SME environments. The position offers a salary of up to £80k, plus bonuses and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Bonus

Career progression

Excellent finance team

Qualifications

• Qualified in CIMA or ACA with essential industry experience.
• Desirable multi-entity financial experience.
• Experience working in a growing SME environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management accounting and reporting for European entities.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and performance analyses.
• Partner with MDs to drive financial performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger.

Skills

CIMA OR ACA Qualified

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Multi-entity experience

Experience in growing SME environments

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 European entities
• 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
• Work closely with Group CFO and PE investors on driving growth and working towards strategy
• Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration into group over the next few years

Experience:

• CIMA OR ACA Qualified (industry experience essential)
• Multi-entity experience desirable but not essential
• Experience within a growing SME environment essential
• Strong leadership & communication skills
• Experience overseeing all areas of operational finance including team management

In return you will get the chance to work in a fantastic business with an excellent finance team offering an opportunity to grow within the role and progress your career.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration