Financial Controller

Posted 20 days 9 hours ago by JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

£65,000 - £72,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Bury, United Kingdom, BL8 1
Job Description
Financial Controller

Full-Time Permanent Office Based

Join a Growing Engineering Business Where You Can Make a Real Impact

I'm delighted to be partnering with a successful and expanding engineering business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, hands-on finance leader who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels. You'll take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

This is far more than a traditional reporting role-you'll be a trusted business partner, influencing decision-making and driving financial performance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, board reports, budgets and forecasts
  • Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury activities
  • Develop and enhance financial controls, systems and processes
  • Oversee payroll, VAT, CIS and statutory reporting
  • Monitor project and contract profitability, providing commercial insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team
  • Ensure accurate WIP reporting, revenue recognition and payment applications
  • Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives
  • Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team
About You

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong background in engineering, construction or contracting environments.

You'll also have:

  • Proven experience managing WIP, revenue recognition and payment applications
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience improving finance processes, controls and systems
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and add value
What's on Offer?

Salary of £65,000 - £72,000

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

On-site parking

A genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a growing business

Direct exposure to the Managing Director and senior leadership team

If you're looking for a broad Financial Controller role where your commercial input will genuinely shape the future of the business, I'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV in confidence