Following a management buyout and significant investment in growth and development at the end of 2024, Lancereal, a leading powertrain solutions provider and systems integrator has appointed a Financial Controller to accelerate its growth.
Victoria Wetherill, who has a first-class degree in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Huddersfield, gained her ACCA qualification offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants whilst working in an accountancy practice.
With more than nine years of experience, Victoria has held positions within industry and has managed a finance department – overseeing the full finance function across the business. It is this experience that she brings to the role at Lancereal where she will be bring in new policies to enable the company to thrive in new and existing markets.
Her expertise and strategic outlook will benefit the company in this new role, as it navigates growth through financial processes, diligence in financial reporting and production efficiencies.
Victoria Wetherill, Financial Controller at Lancereal commented: “Working in an owner managed business, where I can work hands-on with a small team is really exciting.
I have been able to take ownership of financial leadership across the business and promote Lancereal’s values, whilst overseeing all aspects of the finance function – which will ultimately enable the company to thrive.
I am enjoying the variation of the role and being part of the team. The team has been so welcoming, and I can see this as a place I will grow too.”
Laura Hampson, Managing Director at Lancereal added: “We took our time in our approach to hiring a Financial Controller as it is a new role for the business and we wanted to ensure the post was filled by someone who can steer our growth with experience but also by embodying our values. Victoria is a perfect match for us.
She’s fitted in so well with the team and her industry experience and wealth of knowledge across financial disciplines is a real boon for the business.
As we round off our first year following last year’s MBO we have worked with Victoria to put new policies in place to support our growth plans and I’m excited by what she can bring to the team and what it will mean for the business.”
The appointment demonstrates Lancereal’s commitment to sustainable growth in innovating industries through the supply of world class components and specialist services in engineering powertrain products and systems.
For more information, please visit www.lancereal.com.