Average Financial Controller salary in Cheshire

Why Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Role Purpose:To deliver optimal operational performance, personally provide decision support to key operations stakeholders and ensure that the internal control environment is implemented in line with group policy, and lead on Finance process, governance and standardisation for all operationsKey Accountabilities:Provide leadership and direction to ensure that the local finance team is engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their full potentialTake ownership of the internal control environment to ensure that identified risks are addressed, and ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through monthly detailed reviews and maintaining a detailed knowledge of balance sheet items including risks and opportunitiesSupport key stakeholders to ensure optimal decisions are made with factual information. Take the lead on preparation of financials for business cases, capital investment proposals and other such activity. Own financial review to assess the delivery of initiativesOptimise financial performance with a particular focus on budget process and conversion reconciliation by providing support and challenge to stakeholders and budget holders. Lead the process for a robust budget and forecasting process including communication key stakeholders. Be a driver of continuous improvement e.g., through margin accretion, GME, GEE, GPE, site conversion or net revenue managementOwner and gatekeeper of the site capital process, including planning and prioritising future spend, maintaining an accurate view of capital cash spend phasing, risk monitoring and management, monitoring and challenge of project timescales from inception to completion, quality control for all capital proposals being issued from the site and monitoring capital spendContribute to the wider finance team to ensure continuous improvement in controls, efficiency and ways of workingLead key projects when called upon to enable data to be understood, insight gleaned and better solution deliveredPlay a key role in driving excellence across the business, including monitoring and driving of performanceIn conjunction with the data and analytics team, develop, continually improve, own and implement advanced analytics that lead to improved insights and recommended actions for the senior leadership team to use to drive improved business performanceActively sponsor and commit the necessary resource and focus required to deliver our inclusion and diversity commitments, goals and targets and be a role model for inclusive leadership behavioursActively sponsor and commit the necessary resource and focus required to support delivery of our sustainability commitments, goals and targetsActively manage organisational risk related to both Cyber Security and data, by committing the necessary focus, resource and investing in the skills and experience required to ensure compliance to relevant policies and legislation, along with taking ownership for personal and commercial data processed throughout the groupKnowledge, Skills and Experience(ACA, ACCA, CIMA) post qualification experience or QBEExperience of operational or commercial decision supportExcellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate to all levels of the businessAbility to build, lead and develop a high performing teamProactive, organised and able to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver resultsAble to partner, challenge and collaborate at a senior level and provide value add insight to a team of professionalsWhat you'll get in return:Competitive salary and job-related benefits25 days HolidayCompetitive matched pension contributionsCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformWe reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date

We're partnering with a PE-backed services business in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, to recruit a technically strong Group Financial Controller. Working closely with the Group FD, this role will lead group financial reporting, statutory compliance, and core finance operations within this complex, multi-entity environment. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week at the head office in Rochdale.Key responsibilities will include:Lead the group month-end close and deliver accurate consolidated results.Oversee statutory accounts and maintain robust balance sheet controls.Manage external audit and tax relationships, ensuring smooth delivery of all compliance requirements.Provide insight on working capital and group financial performance.Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation.Candidate profile required:ACA-qualified accountant with Big Four training and strong technical accounting skills.Experience in a multi-entity or PE-backed group.Proven team leadership abilities.Strong understanding of consolidation, controls, statutory reporting, and working capital.Excellent communication skills and proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office.Package on offer:£90,000 - £100,000 + car allowance, bonus, benefitsAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Your new companyYour new company are a UK property investment and development company focused on delivering long-term value through the acquisition, development, and active management of property assets. With a strong presence in the commercial property sector, the business has particular expertise in industrial and logistics property, alongside interests in office, retail, leisure, land, and selected residential opportunities.Your new roleIn your new role as Financial Controller you will lead the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, statutory compliance, cash flow management, and commercial support to the leadership team. The role oversees finances across a UK commercial property portfolio and supports strategic decision making through clear analysis and reporting.The role manages day to day financial activity, prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts, and ensures balance sheet reconciliations are regularly completed. It maintains financial controls, manages policies and procedures, oversees year-end statutory accounts, and works with auditors and tax advisers while ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. You will handle property related finance, including rental income, service charges, insurance recoveries, void costs, dilapidations, and capital expenditure. It reviews asset performance, provides variance analysis, works closely with property and asset management teams, monitors lease related financial matters, and supports acquisition, disposal, refinancing, and development activities.What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with significant post qualification experience, ideally within commercial property, real estate, or a mufti entity investment environment. It requires experience of preparing management and statutory accounts, along with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial control. Previous team management experience is preferred. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and a good understanding of UK commercial property finance, including rents, service charges, and landlord/tenant financial processes. It requires strong Excel and financial modelling skills and experience using accounting systems. High attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non finance stakeholders are also required.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary of £65,000 plus bonus, reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role. You will also benefit from 25 days holiday, providing a strong work life balance, along with private medical cover to support your health and wellbeing. Alongside this core package, you'll be joining a business where finance has a meaningful voice, offering the opportunity to influence decisions, shape processes, and contribute directly to the performance of a diverse UK property portfolio. You will work closely with an experienced leadership team, gain exposure across the full investment and asset lifecycle, and have the chance to continue developing your expertise in a supportive and growth focused environment.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk