UK Financial Controller — Own the Function, Flexible Work

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Lymm; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension (10%)

Company bonus

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is partnering with a manufacturing group in Warrington to recruit a Financial Controller. You will own the UK finance function, lead a small team and work closely with MD and Group Finance to drive reporting, budgeting and controls.

Reporting to the MD, you will deliver accurate monthly results, manage cash, VAT and year-end, and build strong cross-functional relationships to support growth and improve financial processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience leading a finance function, ideally in manufacturing, distribution or product-led environment.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.
• Deliver accurate monthly financial information with variances vs budget.
• Support budgets and group planning, monitor costs and performance.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support decision-making.
• Oversee payroll, VAT, Corporation Tax and year-end activities.
• Manage external audits and year-end financial statements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is partnering with a manufacturing group in Warrington to recruit a Financial Controller. You will own the UK finance function, lead a small team and work closely with MD and Group Finance to drive reporting, budgeting and controls.

Reporting to the MD, you will deliver accurate monthly results, manage cash, VAT and year-end, and build strong cross-functional relationships to support growth and improve financial processes.