Financial Controller
21 hours ago
Blackpool
Job description: Hawthorn One are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an exciting job opportunity to join a company with a strong track record of growth, innovation and sustainability. Operating across multiple markets, the business has a global presence, extensive product range, and a reputation for high-quality service. The company continues to expand and invest in its people, processes, and systems, making this an excellent time to step into a pivotal finance leadership role. This Financial Controller job will see you take ownership of end-to-end finance operations, ensuring robust reporting, compliance and controls are in place. You will work closely with Senior leadership and have extensive autonomy and a voice to drive change and support with key decisions across the business with the ability to quickly add value. You will also play a key role in supporting business performance, delivering commercial insight, and helping drive efficiencies across the UK business. Key Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day finance operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and asset management., • Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting., • Prepare and review monthly management accounts, journals, schedules, and reconciliations., • Oversee payroll and pensions., • Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including VAT and Corporation Tax., • Act as the key contact for auditors and tax advisors., • Implement and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls., • Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decisions., • Partner with non-finance colleagues to support business performance., • Drive process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency. About You • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Strong background in financial management and reporting., • Experience of working within the Manufacturing Sector., • Proven technical accounting and tax knowledge., • Advanced Excel skills., • Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret and explain complex data., • Analytical, detail-focused, and solutions-driven., • Strong communicator and natural leader with a collaborative approach., • Comfortable in a hands-on Financial Controller job covering both operational and strategic responsibilities. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package., • A Financial Controller job with real impact and visibility., • The chance to shape and improve finance processes in a growing, international business., • A supportive, collaborative culture that values professional development., • An exciting long-term career opportunity., • On-site parking, • Work from home