Financial Controller

Staging It; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to oversee financial reporting and cash flow management. This role involves leading a finance team, ensuring statutory compliance, and presenting financial data to stakeholders. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Onsite parking

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a small finance team.
• Experience with multi-currency environments and Private Equity (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management accounts within agreed timelines.
• Oversee month-end processes and financial stock reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Skills

Management Accounts

Cash Flow Management

Statutory Compliance

Advanced Excel

Attention to Detail

Multi-Currency Environments

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

An established and growing business is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will take ownership of financial reporting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance. You will also lead a small, focused finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management accounts within agreed timelines
• Oversee month-end processes and financial stock reporting
• Manage cash flow, including payment monitoring and foreign currency management
• Ensure statutory compliance and maintain relationships with external auditors
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve performance targets
• Present financial data to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Build strong internal and external relationships, providing financial insights to support decision-making
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (option to compress hours into a four-day working week, except around month-end)
• 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off and bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Discretionary bonus scheme
  
  

Skills And Experience

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven experience managing a small finance team
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, cash flow management, and statutory compliance
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with multi-currency environments and Private Equity (desirable)
  
  

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