Hands-On Financial Controller — Growth & Commercial Partner

Ascent Recruitment Ltd; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus 10%

Employer pension contribution 10%

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Job summary

Ascent Recruitment is a growing SME near Wilmslow seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function and partner with the MD/FD to drive commercial insights for growth.

You will own month-end, budgeting, cash flow and reporting, with responsibility for process improvements and ERP enhancements across the group. Prior multi-site or distribution experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or PQ with professional accounting status.
• Strong background in Financial Control and month-end processes.
• Experience in reporting, budgeting, and commercial finance helpful.

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 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.

Skills

Financial control

Reporting

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Ascent Recruitment is a growing SME near Wilmslow seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function and partner with the MD/FD to drive commercial insights for growth.

You will own month-end, budgeting, cash flow and reporting, with responsibility for process improvements and ERP enhancements across the group. Prior multi-site or distribution experience is beneficial but not essential.