Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Warrington Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 1 day WFH An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a thriving SME business at its Head Office in Warrington. This is a key senior finance role, responsible for managing a small finance team and overseeing day-to-day financial operations while providing strategic financial insight to support business performance and continued growth. The Role Reporting into the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the full finance function, managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business and leading a small finance team of 2 Finance Assistants. You will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts and financial reporting, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring statutory compliance, and managing cashflow. This is a hands-on role with significant visibility across the wider business. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, banking, and general ledger activity Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring performance against budget Manage company cashflow, working capital, and liquidity, identifying cost-saving opportunities Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors Oversee VAT returns, Corporation Tax submissions, and regulatory filings Work closely with project managers and department heads on financial performance, costs, and margins Maintain finance systems and ensure all records are accurate and up to date Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and procedures Perform any additional duties reasonably requested by senior management Experience & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience) Proven experience as a Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller or similar senior finance role Construction industry experience is essential Manufacturing sector experience is desirable Strong experience producing management accounts Experience managing year-end processes and external audits Proven ability to manage cashflow, budgeting, and forecasting Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel Experience using accounting software (Sage 50, Eque2 Construct, or Deltek advantageous) Understanding of payroll processes Demonstrable experience managing and developing a finance team Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Why Join? Join a thriving SME business with ambitious growth plans Senior, visible role with genuine influence on business performance and decision-making Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team Lead and develop a small, committed finance team Stable, full-time, permanent position within a fully office-based environment If interested, please reach out to me today!