Financial Controller

Location: Lancashire

Job Type: Permanent

Contact Email: Ian.Machell@cherryprofessional.co.uk

Contact Phone: 0115 9222240

Sector: Finance Qualified

Salary: 60000

Start Date: 2026-06-07

Consultant: Ian Machell

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Financial Controller | Preston |
£55,000 – £60,000 + bonus + bens
Permanent | On-site | Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Part Qual or QBE

Cherry Professional is recruiting a Financial Controller for a manufacturing sector business with an established operational site in the Preston area. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen reporting, support decision-making, and drive site performance.


The role
  • Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely management reporting
  • Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with clear insight and recommendations
  • Provide business partnering across the site, highlighting risks and opportunities
  • Support capital spend tracking and investment-related reporting
  • Improve process, controls and management information

What we’re looking for
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified, Part Qual or Qualified By Experience with strong, relevant experience
  • Solid experience in a site-based / operational finance role
  • Confident communicator with the credibility to influence stakeholders
  • Strong Excel and a proactive, improvement-led mindse

What’s on offer
  • £55,000–£60,000 base salary
  • Bonus + enhanced benefits package
  • Permanent, on-site opportunity with genuine visibility and impact
Ideal for candidates who’ve held roles such as:
Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Company Accountant, Cost Accountant, Management Accountant.

Location:

Easily commutable from Lancaster, Blackpool, Blackburn, Burnley, Bolton, Rochdale, Southport, Liverpool.

 


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