Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Free Parking, Pension, Healthcare |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 6RU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Jobwise |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VR/30467/M_1770836592 |
Summary
Do you have a background in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role? Are you looking for a career with a European wide company who have a history going back over 100 years? If so, this Financial Controller role could be just for you. As well as a salary of up to £65,000, they offer great benefits that include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, early finish on a Friday, healthcare, free parking and a great company pension.
What will you be doing as a Financial Controller?
Working in a stand-alone Financial Controller role, reporting to the Group Finance Manager based overseas, you will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function for a large manufacturing company. Duties will include:
- Managing and maintaining the reporting requirements and both management and statutory accounts
- Preparing monthly and annual financial reports for management review
- Monitoring cash flow and supporting short- and medium-term forecasting
- Budget preparation and variance analysis
- Developing and maintaining financial controls
- Staff management, development and mentoring of staff in accounts receivable and payable functions
- Processing payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- Completing year-end accounts preparation and statutory reporting
- Liaising with external accountants, auditors and HMRC
- Supporting with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting
We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a similar Financial Controller or Finance manager role within a commercial environment, ideally a manufacturing or engineering company although this is not essential
- Highly skilled dealing with cash flow and budgeting
- Detailed knowledge of management and statutory accounting
- Experience dealing with a turnover of between GBP10 million and GBP100 million pa
- Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA
- A proven track record of adding value in a fast paced environment
- Experience of managing payroll processes
- Staff management experience
- The ability to work a fast paced environment
- Strong skills in Excel with the ability to use VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- The ability to deal with a variety of contacts and colleagues, including overseas
What will you get in return for your work as a Financial Controller?
- A salary if £60,000 to £65,000, depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- An early Friday finish
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Free parking
- Company pension scheme
If this sounds like a Financial Controller or Financial Manager job you would love, please send your CV today
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