Financial Controller

Financial Controller/Head of Finance | Fixed Term Contract/Temporary | Blackpool | Circa £65k The Role Trostan Dene is supporting an established business in Blackpool that is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee their finance function while a permanent placement is made. Expected time frame until at least the end of February 2027. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, controls and the chart of accounts.
• Manage the balance sheet, cashflow, financial risks and currency exposure.
• Oversee the accounting function and outsourced services, including Payroll and HR.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, banking, debt payments and commission reporting.
• Maintain relationships with banks, auditors and other external stakeholders.
• Produce timely management accounts, Group reports and financial/operational KPIs.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis.
• Coordinate statutory accounts, annual reporting, VAT, tax and other compliance requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial support for pricing, contracts and business decisions.
• Oversee ESG reporting, insurance/facilities renewals and GDP compliance requirements. What We're Looking For
• Progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong commercial awareness, business partnering and client relationship skills.
• Proactive and confident in challenging assumptions and driving improvements and profitability.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills across functions.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills, including designing and maintaining financial spreadsheets.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Package & Benefits
• Salary: Circa £65,000
• Hybrid working (1 day from home) after probationary period
• Working hours (35 hours) 9am – 5pm (1 hour lunch) – some flexibility given on start/finish times
• Hybrid working (2 days from home) from December
• Free onsite parking Interested? Reply with your up to date CV attached and we'll be in touch if you're short listed.