Financial Controller

DCS Scaffolding; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company based in Bolton is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial controls and drive performance within a high-impact role. You will manage monthly accounts, forecasting, and budgeting while working closely with senior leadership. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a retail environment. The position offers a salary of up to £80,000 and a performance-related bonus, along with hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working available

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Financial Controller.
• Experience in retail or consumer-facing businesses.
• Strong technical accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts, forecasting and budgeting.
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and compliance.
• Develop and improve financial systems, reporting, and processes.

Skills

Financial control management

Stakeholder management

Cashflow forecasting

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Financial Controller – Retail

Location: Bolton (hybrid working available)
Salary: Up to £80,000 + bonus

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to join a fast-paced retail business based in Bolton. This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of the financial control environment while partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance and support continued growth.

This role suits someone who enjoys a hands-on position in a retail setting and wants real influence within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts, forecasting and budgeting
• Maintain robust financial controls, processes and compliance
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to drive margin and cost control
• Cashflow forecasting and balance sheet management
• Lead statutory accounts, audits and relationships with external advisors
• Develop and improve financial systems, reporting and processes
• Manage, mentor and develop the finance team (where applicable)

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Financial Controller
• Background in retail or consumer-facing businesses
• Strong technical accounting skills with a commercial, pragmatic mindset
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Confident stakeholder manager able to challenge and influence at senior level
• Hands-on, proactive and detail-oriented

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working available
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing retail business
• Clear progression and exposure to senior leadership

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