Financial Controller

Financial Controller (Strategic Growth Role)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Location: Office-based in Bolton

Are you a commercially driven, forward-thinking finance leader looking to make a real impact in a growing business?

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in scaling an ambitious organisation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers significant influence, autonomy, and long-term progression potential.

The Role

You will act as the financial backbone and strategic partner to the business—combining hands-on financial control with forward-looking insight to support growth, performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead on delivering meaningful monthly financial insights, going beyond the numbers to provide clear commentary and recommendations that drive decision-making
• Own the year-end cycle, ensuring a smooth and efficient process while maintaining strong relationships with auditors and external stakeholders
• Maintain confidence in the numbers by overseeing robust reconciliations and controls, quickly identifying and resolving inconsistencies
• Partner with leadership to shape budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, adapting as the business evolves
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable reporting for senior stakeholders, helping to steer strategic direction
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of core financial data, including asset tracking, journal postings, and ledger management
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring efficient transactional processes and strong governance across payables, receivables, and cash
• Support and develop a small team, creating a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve systems, supporting scalability as the business grows
• Play a central role in modernising finance systems, contributing to implementation, optimisation, and user adoption
• Act as a trusted contact for external bodies, ensuring compliance and professionalism in all financial matters
• Continuously review and enhance financial controls and risk management practices
• Contribute to scenario planning and commercial analysis, supporting key business decisions and investment opportunities
• Get involved in project-based work and strategic initiatives, adding value beyond traditional finance responsibilities

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience
• Background in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within a growing SME
• Commercially aware with a strategic mindset and hands-on approach
• Experience improving processes, systems, and controls in a dynamic environment
• Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at senior level
• Motivated by growth, change, and the opportunity to shape a finance function

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + statutory + 2 additional company days
• Discretionary profit share bonus
• Attendance bonus 
• Private healthcare, cash plan & life insurance
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Pension with enhanced employer contributions
• Training and development support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing support (24/7 GP access, mental health services)
• Fully funded company social events
• Long service awards & employee ideas scheme

The Opportunity

This is a standout opportunity for a Financial Controller who wants more than just a “number-crunching” role. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of the business, building scalable finance operations, and supporting an ambitious growth trajectory.

Apply now to be part of something genuinely exciting.

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