Financial Controller
£65,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE
Runcorn, Cheshire
Permanent Full-time Office-based
Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful and well-established business based in Runcorn.
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused, hands‑on finance professional who enjoys leading and developing teams whilst taking ownership of financial reporting, controls and business performance.
The Role:
As Financial Controller, you will oversee the day‑to‑day finance function across multiple businesses, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in supporting the senior leadership team, improving processes and contributing to the continued development of the group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and mentor the finance team, developing skills and improving efficiencies.
- Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
- Manage month‑end and year‑end processes, statutory accounts and external audits.
- Manage long‑term financial forecasts, cash flow projections and working capital.
- Provide meaningful financial analysis, KPI reporting and commercial insight to support Board‑level decision‑making.
- Ensure robust financial governance, client account compliance, VAT, corporation tax and payroll oversight.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, strengthen controls and improve reporting systems.
- Support new business ventures, including financial systems implementation and reporting.
Key Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance leadership role.
- Strong hands‑on experience preparing and managing monthly management accounts.
- Experience managing, mentoring and developing finance teams.
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent commercial awareness, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong accounting systems knowledge.
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision‑making.
- Experience using Sage or implementing finance systems would be advantageous.
What's Next?
If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a varied, hands‑on leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Financial Controller in Runcorn employer: Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and expanding organisation on the Wirral, where you'll find a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, enhanced benefits including health and life insurance, and a clear pathway for career progression, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to transition from practice to industry while gaining valuable exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.
Contact Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
