Commercial Financial Controller – Lead Finance & Reporting

MERJE; Bury; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MERJE is partnering with a well-established property development and investment business in the Northwest to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Based in Greater Manchester, this hands-on role reports to the Finance Director and Managing Director, taking ownership of monthly reporting, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, budgets, controls and statutory compliance.

The role involves leading a small finance team, delivering accurate management accounts and insightful commentary, and

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance function and develop a small finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts, financial reports and commentary.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, controls and statutory compliance.
• Support property investment, asset management and development activities.
• Oversee year-end processes, audits, VAT and service charge accounting.
• Drive improvements across financial systems, reporting and processes.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

VAT and audit

Excel

Xero

Re-Leased

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero

Re-Leased

Job description

MERJE is partnering with a well-established property development and investment business in the Northwest to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Based in Greater Manchester, this hands-on role reports to the Finance Director and Managing Director, taking ownership of monthly reporting, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, budgets, controls and statutory compliance.

The role involves leading a small finance team, delivering accurate management accounts and insightful commentary, and