Financial Controller
£70,000 + flexibility for exceptional candidates
Bolton, Lancashire
Office based with hybrid flexibility (3 days per week onsite)
Permanent
We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing and forward-thinking business based in Bolton. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) to take ownership of financial operations and play a key role in driving strategic and commercial decisions within a dynamic organisation.
As Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for overseeing all financial management, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliance. You'll work closely with the senior leadership team to support business growth and deliver meaningful financial insights to inform decision-making. This role would suit someone with strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and a proactive mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
Provide detailed financial analysis to support business strategy and commercial performance.
Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance.
Oversee month-end and year-end reporting, liaising with auditors as required.
Drive process improvements, cost efficiencies, and automation within the finance function.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant with post-qualification experience.
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the business.
Experience implementing financial controls and process improvements.
Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
What you get in return
Salary up to £70,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
Hybrid working and flexible hours.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Interested?
Please submit your CV to Ryan Gladding at DCS Recruitment
📞 (phone number removed)
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