Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Up to 10% employer pension

Private healthcare

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

The CFO HQ near Wilmslow is seeking an ambitious, hands-on Financial Controller to own day-to-day finance and help scale a growing SME. You will lead a small finance team, deliver monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, and own month-end, year-end and audits.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and balance sheet controls, stock and fixed assets, and partnering with operations to improve margins and pricing. Hybrid working available and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or PQAn experienced Financial Controller ready to step into an FC role.
• Hands-on and entrepreneurial SME environment experience encouraged.
• Strong financial control, reporting and process improvement capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and manage a small finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts, commentary and KPI reporting.
• Own month-end, year-end, statutory reporting and audit processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and balance sheet controls.
• Oversee stock accounting, inventory controls and fixed assets.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Hands-on

Commercial awareness

ERP experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

# Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerNovember 4, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* SK9, Wilmslow, Cheshire East* Posted 7 hours ago* £70,000 – £80,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Ascent Recruitment is pleased to be exclusively supporting a fantastic, entrepreneurial SME (part of a larger group) near Wilmslow in recruiting an ambitious, hands-on Financial Controller.The business is growing organically and through acquisition, creating a great opportunity for someone who enjoys improving finance functions rather than simply maintaining them.Working closely with the Managing Director and Finance Director, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while providing the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.This is a broad FC role combining financial control, business partnering, process improvement and commercial finance, with plenty of opportunity to make a genuine impact.### Key Responsibilities* Lead the finance function and manage a small finance team* Produce monthly management accounts, commentary and KPI reporting* Own month-end, year-end, statutory reporting and audit processes* Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning* Manage cash flow, working capital and balance sheet controls* Oversee stock accounting, inventory controls and fixed assets* Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance* Analyse margins, product profitability and customer performance* Support pricing, investment decisions and strategic projects* Improve finance processes, controls, reporting and systems, including automation and ERP improvements* Support the financial integration of future acquisitions### About YouACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or PQAn experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager ready to step into an FC roleComfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial SME environmentExperience within distribution, wholesale or a multi-site business would be beneficial, but isn't essentialStrong financial control, reporting and process improvement experienceCommercially minded, with the ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholdersProactive, adaptable and comfortable operating both strategically and in the detailDue to the timescales involved, we're particularly interested in candidates who are immediately available or able to start within four weeks.Salary & Benefits£70,000–£80,000 package (including car allowance)10% annual bonusUp to 10% employer pension contributionPrivate healthcareHybrid and flexible working25 days' holiday plus bank holidaysWhy Join?This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark within an ambitious, growing business. You'll have the autonomy of an SME, the backing of a larger group and the opportunity to influence how the finance function develops as the business continues to grow.Apply now to find out more