Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail business in Manchester is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and lead a team. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic financial management. The ideal candidate will possess a professional qualification and strong leadership skills, with the opportunity for growth within a market-leading brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage and provide leadership to the finance team.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Financial Software

Excel

Job description

About the Company - Our client, a well-established retail business based in Manchester City Centre, are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead their finance function and support strategic decision-making.

Reporting into an experienced Finance Director, this role will manage a small team with oversight of all accounting activities across the group, including accounting operations across the transactional finance team.

Key Responsibilities -

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and month end reporting.
• Manage and provide leadership to the finance team, ensuring efficient workflow and development of team members.
• Have full oversight of all accounting activities across the group, including accounting operations across the transactional finance team.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Manage cash flow, risk assessment, and cost control measures.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to drive business growth.
• Key audit stakeholder management, being a key point of contact with our auditors and allocating queries appropriately throughout the business.
• Other ad hoc projects as and when required assisting finance and other departments.

Key Skills and Experience -

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a finance team, including oversight of transactional finance operations.
• Proficiency in financial software and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading brand with strong prospects for growth.

If you’re an experienced finance leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. For further information, please apply now or email your CV directly to Xavier Parisi at [e-mail]

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