Financial Controller

Financial ControllerEast Lancashire (Hybrid)£80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Clear Path to FD This is a rare opportunity to step into a number one finance role with a PE-backed SME group that''s on a serious growth trajectory. Reporting directly to the MD, this is the first hire at this level and a genuinely pivotal position where you''ll shape the finance function and play a key part in the next phase of expansion. The business is growing fast through acquisitions, and they''re looking for the right person, not just the right CV. This is a culture fit role as much as a technical one. They''ve built a friendly, people led environment with some really good people already in place, and they want to keep that momentum going while scaling up. So they need someone who''s ambitious, wants to grow with the business, and will roll their sleeves up but also someone who''s passionate, collaborative, and ego free. If you''re the right fit, there''s serious scope to step up into an FD position within the next 2 years. This isn''t just a FC role, it''s a good career defining opportunity. What You''ll Be Doing This is a hands-on, strategic role where you''ll own the finance function end-to-end. Key areas include: MandA and integration - lead due diligence, pull together deal financials, support post acquisition integration. This is a big part of the role as the business continues to acquire, so experience in MandA is a big plus. Flash reporting and management accounts - own the ..... full job details .....