Financial Controller
Employer Location Preston, Lancashire (GB) Salary Up to £60,000 per annum Closing date 4 Nov 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
We are a growing domiciliary care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care services across Lancashire. Our business is expanding, and we are seeking a skilled Financial Controller to strengthen our finance function, support sustainable growth, and ensure compliance with sector-specific financial requirements.
As Financial Controller, you will oversee the finance department and ensure accurate financial management of the company’s domiciliary care & other care operations. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports, managing budgets, overseeing payroll and billing systems, and ensuring compliance with HMRC, CQC-related financial obligations, and local authority contract requirements. You will also provide strategic financial guidance to the leadership team to support decision-making and growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the finance function, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and credit control.
2. Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and cash flow forecasts.
3. Develop and monitor budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations.
4. Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and reconciliation for private clients, local authorities, and NHS contracts.
5. Manage payroll processes to ensure care staff and office staff are paid correctly and on time.
6. Implement strong financial controls, systems, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
7. Liaise with external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
8. Support the Managing Director and senior leadership with financial planning, forecasting, and strategy.
9. Monitor key financial performance indicators (, profitability per contract, care hours delivered vs invoiced, debtor days).
10. Ensure compliance with sector-specific financial requirements, including Skilled Worker sponsorship cost tracking and local authority funding rules.
11. Lead and mentor finance staff, ensuring professional development and effective performance.
Essential Skills & Experience
12. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
13. Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior finance professional.
14. Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC compliance, and payroll processes.
15. Experience within healthcare, domiciliary care, or a service-based business preferred.
16. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
17. Strong IT skills, with proficiency in accounting software (, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.
18. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
19. Commercial acumen with the ability to provide insights that support business growth.
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