At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, manage financial operations, and deliver insightful reporting.
- Company: Join a leading services business with a dynamic growth trajectory.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70,000, bonuses, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities for mentorship and strategic involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing organisation while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified finance professional with strong accounting and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
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 and is 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
- 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!
Financial Controller in Preston employer: Whitaker Smith Recruitment
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding services business as a Financial Controller, where you will not only lead a dedicated finance team but also have the opportunity to influence key financial decisions across multiple locations in the UK. With a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses and benefits, our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to excel in your career. Experience the unique advantage of working in a vibrant environment that values innovation and operational excellence, making it an ideal place for ambitious finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Whitaker Smith Recruitment Recruitment Team
