Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] | Location: Bolton (On-site) | Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum + excellent benefits | Type: Permanent | Contact: Sammy Taylor-Bell ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])
Job Details
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver meaningful monthly financial insights with clear commentary and recommendations
- Own the year-end cycle and maintain strong auditor relationships
- Oversee reconciliations and controls, quickly resolving inconsistencies
- Partner with leadership to shape budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable reporting for senior stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy of core financial data including asset tracking, journal postings, ledger management
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations with strong governance across payables, receivables, and cash
- Support and develop a small finance team
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve systems
- Play a central role in modernising finance systems
- Act as a trusted contact for external bodies
- Review and enhance financial controls and risk management
- Contribute to scenario planning and commercial analysis
- Get involved in project-based work and strategic initiatives
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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