WHITAKER SMITH RECRUITMENT LTD

Financial Controller Location: Preston (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + progression Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role that combines hands-on financial control with genuine influence across a growing organisation? Our client is a leading services business operating across multiple locations throughout the UK & now seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to join their finance team in a brand new role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or a high-performing Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant ready to take the next step in their career. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust controls, operational excellence, and commercial insight across a rapidly expanding business. Role: Leading a small finance team delivering day to day financial operations Lead the month-end process, ensuring accurate and timely production of management accounts Prepare journals, reconciliations and financial reports across multiple business entities Oversee financial controls, balance sheet integrity and working capital management Produce insightful financial analysis and performance reporting for senior leadership Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities Deliver meaningful P&L commentary and identify opportunities for performance improvement Manage, mentor and develop members of the finance team Drive finance process improvements and operational efficiencies Support year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements Assist with strategic projects, board reporting and commercial initiatives Partner with operational leaders across a multi-site environment to support decision making Experience: CIMA or ACCA qualified - essential Multi-site experience highly beneficial Experience working in a growing business (£80m +) Strong technical accounting ability with commercial awareness, leadership skills and a proactive mindset. Experience producing management accounts within a fast-paced organisation Strong financial control and month-end reporting expertise Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Please send your CV for immediate consideration!