Financial Controller - Lead Finance & Compliance (Sports)

Cummins Mellor; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the professional sports sector is seeking a qualified Management Accountant/Financial Controller to lead the finance function. You will manage financial operations, reporting, compliance, and budgeting while supporting a team in a vibrant environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to significantly contribute to a community-driven organization. Initially based in Padiham and later relocating to Accrington, this position emphasizes both strategic and operational finance responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Key part in a respected organization

Passionate and community-focused environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior accounting role.
• Exposure to both practice and industry environments is desirable.
• Comfortable working across all levels of finance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis.
• Oversee annual budgeting and cashflow management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Experience in a Financial Controller role

Commercially astute

Highly organized and detail-focused

Proficient in financial systems and Excel

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

A growing organization in the professional sports sector is seeking a qualified Management Accountant/Financial Controller to lead the finance function. You will manage financial operations, reporting, compliance, and budgeting while supporting a team in a vibrant environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to significantly contribute to a community-driven organization. Initially based in Padiham and later relocating to Accrington, this position emphasizes both strategic and operational finance responsibilities.