Financial Controller

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Alsager, Cheshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Financial Management Budgeting Forecasting Accounting Reporting Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Financial Controller

We are seeking a commercially-minded, fully qualified accountant to join our team in a newly created, full-time permanent role, located in Alsager, Cheshire.

About the role:

We are seeking a commercially-minded, fully qualified accountant to join our team in a newly created, full-time permanent role, located in Alsager, Cheshire.

Ideally, you’ll bring experience from the property development sector, although this is not essential. What is essential is strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and contribute to the strategic direction of a growing, dynamic business.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Full ownership of financial management and reporting, working closely with the Managing Director
  • Provide commercial insight and support strategic decision-making
  • Develop financial forecasts and long-term business plans
  • Review investment levels and shareholder return expectations
  • Manage company cash flow and produce weekly forecasts and budgets
  • Source project funding when required
  • Produce monthly management accounts and reports
  • Maintain the asset register
  • Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors
  • Manage NatWest Bankline transactions
  • Lead and support the professional development of an Assistant Accountant

What are are looking for?

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years’ of relevant experience in a similar role within an SME environment
  • Proven ability to manage all aspects of the finance function
  • Highly organised, with the ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously
  • Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Experience with Sage Accounting Software preferred

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
  • 37.5-hour week with flexible working hours between 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension contributions and incentive package
  • Free on-site parking at our office
  • Long service awards including additional holidays.
  • Pet-friendly office
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