Financial Controller – Drive Change in a Growing Food Manufacturer
📍 Lancashire | Up to £60,000 | Hybrid
Are you a finance leader ready to take the reins and help shape the future of a thriving UK food business?
We’re working exclusively with a fast-growing, Lancashire-based food manufacturer supplying premium products across the UK and internationally. With a legacy of quality and a bold vision for growth, this is a company that’s hungry for change—and they’re looking for a Financial Controller to lead from the front.
This is your opportunity to own the finance function across a group of companies, modernise systems, lead a talented team, and sit at the table where real strategic decisions are made.
⭐ What’s in it for you?
* 💷 Circa £60,000
* 📊 Total ownership of financial operations & reporting across the group
* 🤝 Trusted business partner to the Finance Director & senior leadership
* ⚙️ The chance to improve systems, processes, and performance
* 🚀 High-impact, leadership-level role in a business on the rise
🔧 What you’ll be doing:
* Leading the day-to-day finance operations and team across multiple entities
* Producing monthly management accounts and year-end audit prep
* Owning group-level reporting, budgeting, and cash flow forecasts
* Improving financial systems, controls, and internal processes
* Acting as the go-to for auditors, banks, and key stakeholders
* Ensuring statutory compliance and driving best practices in finance
🧠 Who you are:
You’re a qualified (AAT/CIMA/ACCA) Financial Controller with hands-on experience in manufacturing or FMCG. You know your numbers—but you’re also a natural leader, a confident communicator, and someone who thrives on driving improvement and growth