Job Description
Financial Controller
Location: Bolton
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits
Contract: Permanent
Are you a commercially minded finance leader ready to take ownership of a high‑impact role? We're recruiting a Financial Controller to join a forward‑thinking organisation and play a key part in strengthening financial management, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision‑making.
Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a senior role with wide‑ranging responsibility across accounting, controls, reporting, systems development and team leadership.
The Opportunity
As Financial Controller, you will:
Lead Financial Operations
Oversee corporate accounting, regulatory reporting, financial controls and risk management.
Drive the development and enhancement of financial systems, policies and processes.
Ensure all reporting is timely, accurate and aligns with business objectives.
Manage & Develop the Finance Team
Lead, motivate and engage a team of finance professionals.
Provide coaching, feedback and tailored development to support performance and progression.
Deliver Insightful Reporting & Analysis
Produce complex financial analysis and high‑quality reports for senior leadership.
Provide forward‑looking financial information to support strategic planning and decision‑making.
Strengthen Governance & Compliance
Support the statutory audit and ensure compliance with accounting standards including IFRS.
Champion robust internal controls and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
Partner with the Business
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
Act as a trusted advisor, offering technical accounting expertise and commercial insight.
Support key projects and contribute to departmental and organisational initiatives.
About You
We're looking for a confident, technically strong Financial Controller with:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) - typically 5+ years post‑qualified.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting.
Proven experience leading finance teams and improving financial processes.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clearly.
Commercial acumen, analytical capability and excellent attention to detail.
Experience supporting audits, budgets, risk management and business partnering.Travel may be required occasionally in line with business needs.
Why Apply?
High visibility, senior finance role with real influence.
Opportunity to lead change and shape financial operations.
Join a collaborative organisation with strong values and clear growth plans.
Excellent package up to £85k plus benefits.
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