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The Role : Financial Controller Location : Blackpool (Hybrid) Salary : £45-50k Start Date : ASAP Are you looking for a fresh opportunity where you can make your mark in a growing group of companies? Would you relish an opportunity to join an expanding Blackpool-based group to appoint an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller into this newly created position? I have a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional finance role. You'll have real ownership of the finance function, work closely with senior leadership and play an important part in supporting the group's continued growth. The role You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, including Management accounts, reporting and analysis Budgets, forecasting and cash flow Financial controls and process improvement Commercial insight and decision support Working closely with senior management across the group About you We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or strong Management Accountant who is commercially minded, hands-on and confident working with senior stakeholders. You'll be someone who understands the numbers but also understands the business behind them - proactive, analytical and keen to make improvements rather than simply maintain the status quo. Why this role? This is a newly created position at an exciting stage of the group's growth, giving you the opportunity to shape the finance function, influence decision-making and genuinely make a difference. If you're ready for a role where you can have real ownership and impact, I'd love to hear from you.

Sales Manager - Trainee Are you seeking a career with potential Do you enjoy working with people Are you a graduate with 2 years industry experience Preston, Lancashire £30,000 basic DoE + performance bonus Monday-Friday (Some weekend work required with time off in lieu) The Role An established Luxury kitchen manufacturing business is looking to recruit an ambitious Sales Manager as part of its long-term succession planning. The business operates supplying kitchens into the residential sector, working with clients, developers, and Interior Designers supplying high-end kitchens to private clients, where service, presentation and relationship management are equally important. This isn't simply a role for somebody to manage a sales pipeline. The successful person will work closely with the existing Director, initially learning the business before progressively taking greater responsibility for the sales function. The intention is that, subject to performance and development, they will be capable of stepping into the senior sales leadership role within approximately two years. Key Responsibilities Support the Sales Director with the day-to-day leadership of the sales function. Manage and develop relationships with high-net-worth/private customers purchasing premium kitchens. Understand customer requirements and translate them into commercially viable proposals. Take ownership of significant sales opportunities from initial enquiry through quotation, negotiation and order. Review sales pipeline, conversion, margin and order value. Support pricing and commercial negotiations while protecting margin. Develop existing key accounts and identify opportunities for additional revenue. Work closely with design, manufacturing, installation and customer-service teams to ensure promises made during the sales process can be delivered. Attend customer meetings, site visits and commercial reviews. Handle escalated customer issues professionally. Support, coach and increasingly manage members of the sales team. Improve sales processes, CRM discipline, forecasting and reporting. Produce accurate monthly sales forecasts. Contribute to annual sales budgets and growth plans. Develop sufficient commercial and leadership capability to assume responsibility for the sales function within approximately two years. Most importantly you will Build long-term commercial relationships rather than simply close transactions. Negotiate confidently Understand revenue, gross margin, and profitability, not just sales volume. Deal comfortably with private customers. Work effectively with manufacturing and operations. Forecast accurately and use a CRM properly. Remain calm when projects or customer relationships become difficult. Full UK driving licence. If this sounds of interest please call me.