Financial Controller | Wigan | Paying up to £73k + 15% bonus | 5 days onsite
Robert Half is supporting a global business based in Wigan in its search for a financial controller. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, providing key financial insights and strategic support to drive business performance.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Financial Controller will play a vital role in ensuring strong financial governance, cost control, and strategic decision-making. You will oversee key financial processes, from investment planning to profitability analysis, while maintaining compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements.

• Oversee the Annual Investment Plan, ensuring effective contract management and investment profitability analysis.
• Work with the credit control team to assess customer risk and support key financial decisions.
• Contribute to the Strategic Plan, ensuring financial alignment with business objectives.
• Define and monitor standard costs (e.g., hourly rates, raw materials) to support accurate pricing and quotations.
• Provide in-depth analysis of profitability by customer and product, ensuring financial results align with the costing system.
• Ensure compliance with tax, labour, and accounting regulations, supporting external audit requirements.
• Work closely with the Country Finance Director, identifying and managing financial deviations.
• Maintain cost and margin control through weekly trackers and financial analysis.
• Lead a robust forecasting process, ensuring financial clarity for future business decisions.
• Deliver timely and accurate group reporting, demonstrating a keen eye for detail.