Finance Controller

Overview

Job Title:
Finance Controller

Location:
Bolton, Hybrid (4 days in office)

Salary:
Up to £60,000

We are looking for a Finance Controller to join a leading UK-based retail organisation with a strong international presence across digital and consumer channels. This is a fast-paced, growth-focused business operating in a competitive online marketplace, offering an exciting opportunity to take ownership of financial control, reporting, and governance within a dynamic commercial environment.

Following recent business changes, the company is strengthening its finance function to support continued growth. This role will play a key part in ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and effective financial oversight, while supporting senior stakeholders with reliable insight and analysis.

• Oversee the day-to-day financial control of the business, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and statutory reporting.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures to support governance and compliance.
• Produce management accounts, financial statements, and performance analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor cashflow, working capital, and balance sheet performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in collaboration with wider teams.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting processes, and data quality to support scalable growth.

• Proven experience in a Finance Controller, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience of financial controls and reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and present clear insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, commercially focused environment.

• A key role within a growing, digitally focused retail business.
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, based on experience.

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