Financial Controller

Manchester | Hybrid (3 days onsite: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) | £55,000 - £65,000

We're partnering with a growing, well-established business in Manchester to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take real ownership of the financial operations of a dynamic organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance.

As Financial Controller, you'll take charge of the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement of processes and systems. You'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy and act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
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• Managing the year-end audit process and statutory accounts preparation
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• Ensuring strong financial controls, policies, and compliance across the business
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• Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team
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• Cash flow management and treasury oversight
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• Partnering with department heads to support commercial decision-making
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• Driving process improvements and system efficiencies
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• Supporting the CFO/Finance Director with ad hoc projects and analysis
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• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
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• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management role
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• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on approach
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• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders
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• Experience managing or mentoring a team
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• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and detail-focused
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• Advanced Excel skills; experience with modern accounting/ERP systems advantageous
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• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
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• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday), 2 days remote
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• A genuinely varied and hands-on role with real scope for progression
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• Supportive, collaborative team culture
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Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.

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