Dickson O'Brien Associates
Financial Controller
Financial Controller at Dickson O'Brien Associates, based in Blackburn, North West England, paying £78,000 - £85,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £78,000 - £85,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Blackburn, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 69% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 57381613
About the role
FINANCE CONTROLLER
ACA or ACCA Qualified
We’re working with an established and growing professional practice to recruit an ACA or ACCA qualified Finance Controller into a key senior leadership role.
This is not just a reporting position. You’ll be a strategic partner to the CEO, Board and Partner team, providing commercial insight, driving performance and helping shape the future growth of the business.
The Role
- Strategic finance partner to the CEO, Board and Partners
- Lead, develop and support the Finance team
- Own monthly management accounts, MI, budgeting and forecasting
- Drive improvements across WIP, debt and cash management
- Lead local M&A, due diligence and integration
- Support finance systems implementation and continuous improvement
- Provide commercial advice to support growth and profitability
- Identify financial and business risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Develop, monitor and report on Group KPIs
- Represent Finance at monthly Partner meetings and build strong relationships across the business
About You
- ACA or ACCA qualified – essential
- Strong commercial and financial leadership experience
- Experience of working at Board, CEO or Partner level
- Excellent business partnering and communication skills
- Commercially focused, with the confidence to challenge and influence
- Experience of driving process, systems and operational improvements
- Ideally experienced in M&A, due diligence and integration
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Controller, Financial Controller, Finance Director or senior finance professional looking to take a genuine leadership role within a growing organisation.
Reference: 57381613 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dickson O'Brien Associates
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