Financial Controller
- Employer
- Hays Senior Finance
- Location
- Lancashire, England, Blackburn
- Salary
- GBP65000.0 - GBP70000.0 per annum + £65K - £70K + Benefits
- Closing date
- 21 Feb 2025
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- Sector
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Salary band
- £60,000 - £70,000, £70,000 - £80,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working
- From our office
Job Details

Your new company
Join a Manufacturing SME going through an exciting time of change, where employees are at the heart of what they do, and they're set to grow significantly over the next five years. You will be based at the site in Blackburn five days a week, with an early Friday finish.
Your new role
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for all aspects of finance for the UK operations, with key responsibilities including providing financial leadership to the business as part of the management team, managing daily finance operations, and leading a small team. You'll produce monthly management accounts, providing variance analysis and subsequent commentary on commercial and operational insights, manage cash flow and forecasting, and share analysis to support business performance. You will also produce the annual budgets and in-year forecasts, ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory obligations, liaise with external auditors, and maintain robust financial controls.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will hold a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), and will have experience working in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in financial management systems, advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems, and experience with overseeing monthly accounts and providing insights to senior management are essential. Strong people leadership skills and a commitment to team development are also crucial.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary up to £70K plus benefits, which include 26 days' holiday, health and life insurance, career development opportunities and enrolling into ongoing training within the business, including leadership courses. You will work full-time on-site at the office in Blackburn, with an early Friday finish, becoming part of a friendly and collaborative environment which invests in its employees.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
- Corporate Governance
- Credit Control
- Part-Qualified Accountant
- Payroll
- Public Practice Accounting
- Public Services Accounting
- Senior Finance – Qualified
- Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
- Tax & Treasury
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