Site Financial Controller:

Cherry Professional; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Site Financial Controller in Lancashire to lead financial operations at a manufacturing site. The role offers a salary of £55,000 – £60,000 plus a bonus and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates should be fully qualified or QBE, with strong accounting knowledge and experience in manufacturing. This position presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their career in finance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Temporary role with Temp-to-Perm potential

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience is a plus.
• Costing experience will be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Own budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering actionable insights.
• Manage CAPEX and support investment decisions.
• Act as a trusted business partner to site leadership, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Site Financial Controller | Manufacturing | Preston £55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working | Qualified or QBE

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for manufacturing? We’re recruiting a Site Financial Controller to lead financial operations at a key production site. This is a hands-on role with real influence, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

Whether you’re fully qualified or qualified by experience, if you bring strong accounting knowledge and a proactive mindset, this could be your next big move.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Own budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering actionable insights.
• Manage CAPEX and support investment decisions.
• Act as a trusted business partner to site leadership, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE.
• Proven experience in manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience is a plus.
• Costing experience will be a distinct advantage
• Excellent communicator with a proactive, problem-solving approach.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £55k – £60k
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working for better work-life balance
• Temporary role with genuine Temp-to-Perm potential
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Ideal for candidates who’ve held roles such as:

• Finance Manager
• Financial Controller
• Senior Accountant
• Company Accountant
• Cost Accountant
• Management Accountant

Location

Easily commutable from Lancaster, Blackpool, Burnley, Bolton, Rochdale, Southport.

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