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Are you a qualified finance professional looking to step into a high impact leadership role within a growing international consumer goods business?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can influence strategy, improve processes and lead a high-performing finance team?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders while driving financial excellence across multiple European entities?
MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading consumer products business on the search for a Financial Controller. This is a permanent role based in Bolton.
As Financial Controller, you will lead the finance function across the UK and European operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and statutory compliance. You'll be responsible for developing a talented finance team, strengthening financial processes and partnering with colleagues across the business to support commercial decision-making and future growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys balancing strategic involvement with operational delivery in an international environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the finance team across accounting, transactional finance, and financial reporting.
- Oversee the month-end close process, management reporting, and production of accurate financial statements.
- Ensure all statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit requirements are delivered to the highest standard.
- Manage cash flow reporting, treasury activities, and balance sheet integrity.
- Partner with operational teams to improve inventory management, costing, and financial performance.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and standardize processes across multiple European entities.
- Support business improvement initiatives, including finance transformation and ERP-related projects.
- Build strong relationships with external auditors, advisors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide meaningful financial insight and analysis to support senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
- Coach, mentor, and develop the finance team, creating a culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability.
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What We're Looking For:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
- Significant post-qualification experience within Financial Control, Accounting, or Finance Leadership.
- Previous experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and audit.
- Experience operating within a multi-entity and ideally international business.
- Strong ERP systems experience with excellent Excel skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to influence stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
- A proactive individual who enjoys improving processes and driving operational excellence.
For more information, please contact Fraser Graham.
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