Financial Controller

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Financial Controller in Runcorn to lead the finance function across multiple entities. You will oversee monthly reporting, controls, and working capital while driving process improvements and commercial insight for senior leadership.

You will manage a finance team, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the Board on strategic decisions. The role is office-based with a focus on accuracy and governance.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience preparing monthly management accounts and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance across multiple businesses with accurate reporting.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, developing capabilities and efficiencies.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Manage month-end / year-end, statutory accounts and audits.
• Provide financial analysis and KPI reporting for Board decisions.
• Ensure robust governance, VAT, corporation tax and payroll oversight.
• Identify process improvements and support new business ventures.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Advanced Excel

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Finance systems

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller
£65,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE
Runcorn, Cheshire
Permanent Full-time Office-based
Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful and well-established business based in Runcorn.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused, hands‑on finance professional who enjoys leading and developing teams whilst taking ownership of financial reporting, controls and business performance.

The Role:

As Financial Controller, you will oversee the day‑to‑day finance function across multiple businesses, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in supporting the senior leadership team, improving processes and contributing to the continued development of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and mentor the finance team, developing skills and improving efficiencies.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end processes, statutory accounts and external audits.
• Manage long‑term financial forecasts, cash flow projections and working capital.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis, KPI reporting and commercial insight to support Board‑level decision‑making.
• Ensure robust financial governance, client account compliance, VAT, corporation tax and payroll oversight.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, strengthen controls and improve reporting systems.
• Support new business ventures, including financial systems implementation and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance leadership role.
• Strong hands‑on experience preparing and managing monthly management accounts.
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent commercial awareness, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong accounting systems knowledge.
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision‑making.
• Experience using Sage or implementing finance systems would be advantageous.

What's Next?

If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a varied, hands‑on leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.