Financial Controller – ACCA

Lord Accounting & Finance; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer based in Chester is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its finance function. The role involves managing month-end close, budgets, and cashflow while providing strategic insights to senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have an ACCA qualification, strong technical skills, and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. This position offers opportunities for career progression within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, ideally in industry or practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge required.
• Ambitious, proactive and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of month-end close and statutory reporting under UK GAAP.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and cashflow to influence business decisions.
• Overseeing relationships with auditors, tax advisors and other external stakeholders.
• Partnering with operations, sales and procurement to drive business performance.

Skills

ACCA qualification

Technical accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills

SAP experience

Commercial mindset

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Are you an ACCA-qualified finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to manage a finance function, influence business decisions and work for a fast-growing international company?

Our client, a well-established global manufacturer with ambitious UK growth plans, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Chester team. This is a high-profile role offering real responsibility and leadership opportunities.

Why this role?

Lead and develop a team – take ownership of a small but capable finance function.

Strategic impact – partner with senior leaders to drive performance and support expansion.

Career progression – play a key role in a growing business, with scope to progress further as the UK team expands.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of month-end close and statutory reporting under UK GAAP.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and cashflow, providing insight to influence business decisions.
• Overseeing relationships with auditors, tax advisors and other external stakeholders.
• Partnering with operations, sales and procurement to provide actionable financial insight and drive business performance.

About you

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, ideally in industry or practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, SAP experience desirable.
• Ambitious, proactive and confident communicator.
• Commercially minded and eager to step into leadership and influence the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global manufacturer in a pivotal role as Financial Controller, where your contributions are visible, valued, and impactful.

How to apply

Please send over a copy of your CV for this Financial Controller position quoting job reference 10148.