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Financial Controller

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Financial Controller – Drive Financial Leadership at Napthens LLP

Location: Preston Head Office | Hybrid working (3 office / 2 remote)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Mon–Fri)

Reports to: Finance Director

Are you a qualified finance professional ready to take ownership of core financial operations and play a central role in shaping our firm's financial planning and performance?

Napthens LLP is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee key financial processes, including Accounts Payable and capital management, while leading a small team and providing meaningful insight to senior leadership.

Why Napthens?

Napthens is a leading regional legal firm focused on strong client relationships, professional excellence, and a people-first approach. Our culture is grounded in three core values:

  • We Understand – our clients, our colleagues, and our community

  • We Collaborate – across teams and departments

  • We Excel – in the service we deliver

Join us and be part of a firm that is ambitious, respected, and committed to exceptional standards.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you'll lead the firm's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust governance, accurate reporting, and effective management of cash, working capital, and Accounts Payable. You'll play a key role in supporting strategic decisions and identifying improvements across our financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the production of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow)

  • Manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely payments and strong controls

  • Oversee working capital and cash management, reviewing trends and identifying improvement opportunities

  • Support rolling forecasts, budgeting, and annual business planning

  • Produce high-quality financial reporting for senior leaders and the Board

  • Maintain sound financial controls, statutory compliance, and prepare for annual audit

  • Review and approve payroll reports

  • Partner with support teams and fee-earning departments to improve financial understanding and accountability

  • Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring strong communication and professional growth

  • Support continuous process improvement and contribute to key operational and strategic projects

What We're Looking For
Essential

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent) qualified

  • Strong experience in a hands-on financial role

  • Solid UK accounting knowledge (VAT, PAYE, statutory requirements)

  • Experience managing and developing finance staff

  • Confident in producing and explaining financial information to a range of stakeholders

Desirable

  • Experience in LLPs or professional services

  • Understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules

  • Experience with forecasting or planning tools such as Anaplan

Personal Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Well-organised and able to manage deadlines

  • Clear communicator with a collaborative approach

  • Commercially aware with an eye for continuous improvement

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise will directly shape operational performance — and where your contributions will be recognised — Napthens could be the perfect next step.

Apply now and help drive the future of financial excellence at one of the region's most respected legal firms.

NB: A note to agencies: Please do not send speculative CVs for this or any other role. We only work with instructed recruitment partners.