43 Financial Controller jobs in Cheshire

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? We are excited to partner with a well-established international services company in Greater Manchester, seeking a Permanent Financial Controller to join their team. With a strong global presence and ambitious growth plans, this company prides itself on delivering exceptional service, backed by their expertise across multiple sectors. In this senior finance leadership role, you will play a key part in driving financial integrity and efficiency while managing an international team to support the organization’s rapid growth and expansion.

• Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with UK and international accounting standards.
li>Take ownership of the annual budget process and forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial partnership to business unit leaders, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Manage purchase ledger with rigorous review and approval procedures.
• Oversee UK VAT group, including review and submission of VAT returns.
• Direct and manage the audit process for all group entities and review financial statements.
• Lead and develop a diverse finance team, providing technical accounting support and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, liaising with auditors, tax professionals, and service providers.
• Enhance group reporting structures and improve cash flow reporting.
• Collaborate with payroll and accounts payable to ensure accurate transactional processing.

• ACA, ACCA or ACMA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Finance & Accounting leadership role.
< i>Experience managing complex international finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, statutory accounting, and audit processes.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial control in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central 365.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially aware and able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

In return for your expertise, the company offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits,  opportunities for career progression, and a dynamic, inclusive environment. You will have the flexibility of a hybrid working model, including the chance to work from home on Fridays, along with exposure to high-value strategic projects and international operations. This is your opportunity to shape the financial future of a high-growth international business while benefiting from on-the-job training and leadership mentoring.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and breathe new life into your career, we invite you to apply today!

My client is a manufacturing organisation based in Leigh. Doe to the current incumbent leaving the business they are recruiting this role on a permanent basis into their finance function, the role will report directly into the Managing Director and so you will have full autonomy over the finance team.

As a Financial Controller you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management including accounting, budgeting and reporting, preparing accurate monthly and annual accounts with commentary on performance, providing financial analysis into the numbers to support strategic decisions, manage cash flow and working capital, develop and maintain internal control policies and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, as well as manage the team underneath you.

This role will suit a qualified accountant who has experience leading a finance function, preferably within a manufacturing environment but this is not essential.

The salary is paying up to £65,000 dependant on experience and will be based onsite 5 days a week. I have worked with this company previously on more than one occasion and have received excellent feedback from the people who secured the roles about it being a great place to work.

My client is a service business based in the Manchester City Centre area. Due to the growth of the business and various projects there is now requirement for a Financial Controller. This role will be on an initial 6 months but could be longer . The successful person will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the group, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and strategic financial planning. This role requires a hands-on approach to financial management, working closely with operational teams to drive profitability, cash flow efficiency, and compliance.

Reporting to the Group FC duties will include:

• Oversee and support the preparation of monthly management accounts for various business units.
• Lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy in revenue recognition, cost allocation, and accruals.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and provide actionable insights to management.
• Maintain a strong general ledger structure, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Develop and oversee annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts for each business unit.
• Work with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and margin improvements.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, cash flow, and working capital, ensuring proactive management.
• Support the CFO in strategic planning, investment decisions, and acquisitions.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, ensuring the group has adequate liquidity for operations and growth.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and PAYE.
• Implement and maintain financial controls to prevent errors, fraud, and inefficiencies.
• Improve financial reporting automation and efficiency, optimizing accounting software and ERP systems.
• Lead the implementation of new processes, policies, and best practices across the group.

The right candidate for the role will be

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g.Sage, SAP, NetSuite, Xero).
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax compliance, and financial regulations.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of job costing, WIP accounting, and project-based financial reporting.

In return an excellent package is offered with this role along with hybrid working.

Our client is a rapidly expanding, privately owned property development company delivering mixed use sites including residential, commercial, hospitality and leisure opportunities for both purchase and rental.

Due to ongoing growth and expansion in to new and exciting revenue streams, we are looking to find an outstanding Financial Controller with the ability to really change the culture of finance within the group. The ideal candidate will have experience of growing and developing a finance function, making it future-proof as the business grows and delivering a true business-partnering solution for the whole business.

It is imperative that you have experience of delivering finance for non-finance stakeholders, providng them with the information that they need in a format that makes sense and helps with strategic decision making at board level.

This role is complex and will become moreso as the company continues to grow so your ability to work at pace, spot issues before they arise and have the credibility to make tough decisions as needed is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts from multiple companies within the group.
• Work closely with the CFO to assist with financial planning including working closely with outside investors.
• Oversee Budget forecasting and cash flow management through the entire group.
• Ensure compliance in all tasks
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in all internal departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years experience as a Financial Controller
• Proficiency with various financial software packages.

If you are looking for an opportunity where no two days will be the same, where you will have the autonomy to shape the finance function as you see fit, and ideally have experience within the property / construction sectors, then we would love to speak to you.

• Seniority Level

  Mid-Senior level

• Industry

  • Construction
  • Building Construction

• Employment Type

  Full-time

• Job Functions

  • Accounting/Auditing
  • Finance

• Skills

  • Management Accounting
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Cash Flow
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial

Temporary to Permanent Financial Controller
Liverpool £60,000 - £80,000

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be working with a PE packed innovative business based in Liverpool to recruit a Group Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business with a diverse portfolio of brands.

Reporting to the CFO you will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensu.

Financial Controller (Commercial) | Manchester (Hybrid / Flexible) | £65,000 - £80,000, 25 days holiday, wide range of discounts and benefits | Sports Retail and e-commerce

Are you ready to lead the finance function of a dynamic and fast-growing online sports brand? Zachary Daniels Recruitment are partnered with a scale up brand who are looking for a Financial Controller to take charge of our clien.

Job Title: Financial Controller

Salary: £ 50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Annual Bonus + Private Medical + Hybrid Working

Location: Northwich, Cheshire (Hybrid working available)

Company Type: Business Services Group

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join a UK-based services organisation in Northwich, operating as part of a wider.

Following a successful and transformative year this specialist manufacturing company is anticipating a sustained period of growth on the back of significant investment into new product development. To maintain market leadership they have also enhanced their facilities and empowered their people in order to be the supplier of choice with their customers. A recent review of the group structure by th.

Adaptable Recruitments are partnering with a well-established business on the outskirts of Chester to recruit an experienced Financial Controller , to lead and manage the financial operations. This is a key strategic role, responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial insights to support senior leadership in making informed decisions and driving business performance. As a newly created p.