Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60,000 plus bonus and benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chorley, Lancashire, pr13nu |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4718732_1756309843 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining an award-winning UK manufacturing SME based in Lancashire. With over 40 years of industry expertise, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. In recent years, they've experienced rapid growth, driven by a commitment to excellence and a dynamic approach in an evolving market.
Your new role
In your new role as Financial Controller you will take full ownership of the financial operations, including producing full management accounts, reconciling the balance sheet, and leading budgeting and forecasting activities. You will be responsible for profit and loss variance analysis with commentary, daily cash flow management, posting income and cost accruals, and preparing prepayment journals. You will oversee a small but efficient finance team whilst presenting financial performance to the board. You will also be the main point of contact for the external auditors.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with 5+ years of post-qualification experience within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of standard costing and be confident working with IT and automated systems, including advanced Excel skills. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively within a close-knit team and acting as a trusted business partner to the Senior Leadership Team. You should be comfortable presenting financial insights to both finance professionals and non-finance colleagues, translating complex data into clear, actionable information.
What you'll get in return
You'll be joining a leading manufacturing site recognised for its commitment to innovation and embracing modern technologies and working practices. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000, along with a performance-related bonus of 10%. You'll benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, with one day per week based from home. As a member of the senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping the business and will be a highly valued member of staff.
What you need to do now
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