Financial Controller/Manager Fulwood Preston Key Skills & Requirements Professional qualification: CIMA / ACCA / ACA (qualified) Advanced Excel capability, including financial modelling and large dataset analysis Experience with group consolidations (highly desirable) Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills Ability to lead, coach, and develop a finance team Robust understanding of financial controls, reporting, and compliance Commercial awareness and ability to partner with operational teams Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex financial data Adaptability within a fast‑paced, change‑driven environment Willingness to travel to regional sites occasionally Adecco are privilidged to be supporting business growth as our client is experiencing continued global growth and operates with a friendly, collaborative culture where employees are empowered to achieve their full potential. The finance department is a highly data‑rich and evolving environment, and due to ongoing business expansion, the team has identified the need for a talented Financial Controller. This role plays a crucial part in strengthening financial controls, ensuring process quality, and enabling accurate reporting and analysis that will drive performance, enterprise value, and future investment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead and develop the finance team, ensuring they perform at their highest level. Key Responsibilities Oversee month‑end close and prepare group financial statements and reporting Manage balance sheet reconciliations and inter‑company transactions Support budgeting and forecasting, including data analytics and reporting Approve expenditure transactions and perform core controlling activities Operationally manage cashflow, including long‑term forecasting Analyse business performance across cost centres Produce KPI reporting and identify actions for improvement Support the annual audit process and statutory accounts preparation Contribute to projects and provide business partnering to deliver insights and solutions Support active business growth initiatives Travel to regional locations as required Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website