Financial Controller
Location: Warrington, Cheshire (with occasional travel to UK and European sites) Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Full Time
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a growing, multi‑site business operating across the UK and Europe.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, with close collaboration across the wider finance leadership team, this role offers both strategic and operational responsibility within a complex and fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance, improving reporting and supporting future growth initiatives.
This position offers a clear progression pathway for an ambitious finance professional seeking to advance into a Finance Director role within the next 18-24 months.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Governance
- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and planning activities.
- Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall financial performance.
- Support group reporting, consolidation and audit requirements.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance frameworks are maintained.
Commercial & Strategic Leadership
- Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight, challenge and support.
- Deliver meaningful management reporting across business units, locations and operational activities.
- Support pricing decisions, profitability analysis and cost improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic planning, business improvement projects and investment decisions.
- Support growth, acquisition and integration activities where required.
- Present financial performance, forecasts and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Multi‑Site & International Operations
- Provide financial oversight across UK and European operations.
- Drive consistency in reporting processes across multiple legal entities.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and group reporting requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across the business.
Systems, Processes & Data
- Drive improvements in finance systems, reporting tools and management information.
- Enhance financial visibility and reporting capability.
- Support automation and digital transformation initiatives.
- Improve reporting efficiency, controls and data quality.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Maintain strong financial control environments.
- Manage credit risk, compliance obligations and contractual exposure.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Ensure adherence to governance, compliance and reporting standards.
About you
Essential Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Minimum five years' experience in a senior finance leadership role, such as Financial Controller, Head of Finance or equivalent.
- Experience within a business with revenues exceeding £50 million.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience within logistics, transport, freight, supply chain, manufacturing or other operational sectors.
- Exposure to European accounting environments.
- Experience supporting group consolidation activities.
