Strategic Finance Controller & Business Partner

Sowena Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sowena Group in Preston seeks a hands-on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis within a large, evolving business. You will drive robust financial control and reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders.

The role involves budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, WIP reporting, contract accounting for major earthworks projects, and support for finance transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong management accounting and financial control experience.
• Experience in fast-paced, large and evolving organisations.
• Ability to partner with operational teams and translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Understanding of contract accounting and WIP reporting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance across the division.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and cash collection activities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and develop meaningful KPIs.
• Coordinate statutory accounts preparation and support external audits.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial control

Stakeholder communication

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Sowena Group in Preston seeks a hands-on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis within a large, evolving business. You will drive robust financial control and reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders.

The role involves budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, WIP reporting, contract accounting for major earthworks projects, and support for finance transformation initiatives