Financial Controller

About the role

We are seeking a qualified finance professional to join a fast‑growing services business in Preston. This hybrid role offers the chance to influence financial performance across multiple sites while developing a small finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a small finance team in day‑to‑day financial operations.
• Manage the month‑end process, producing accurate management accounts.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations and financial reports for several business entities.
• Oversee financial controls, balance‑sheet integrity and working‑capital management.
• Deliver insightful analysis and performance reporting for senior leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management activities.
• Provide P&L commentary and identify performance‑improvement opportunities.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with year‑end audit, statutory reporting and strategic projects.

Required profile

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (essential).
• Experience in a multi‑site, rapidly expanding business (£80m+ turnover).
• Strong technical accounting ability with commercial awareness.
• Proven month‑end reporting and financial‑control expertise.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash‑flow management
• Audit coordination
• Management accounts preparation
• Financial controls implementation

What we offer

• Salary up to £70,000 per year plus bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation.