Financial Controller

Otto James Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Divisional Financial Controller in Manchester. The role involves managing financial reporting processes and supporting M&A activity. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance with experience in data analytics and commercial insight. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the CFO in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and management.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting processes to meet deadlines.
• Develop insights on business performance.
• Coordinate M&A activity from due diligence to integration.

Skills

Commercial insight

Financial due diligence

Data analytics

Cost control

Job description

Manchester City Center / 2 Days in office

Otto James Consulting is retained in a search and selection process, with one of our longstanding tech partners, as we look to recruit a newly created position of Divisional Financial Controller. Our partner is an international Tech.org with operations across Europe, Asia and North America, and a Head Office stationed in Manchester City Center. A fast paced, AIM listed, acquisitive, £175million turnover organisation with a growing footprint across the .com sector. Our client is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, driven by both organic performance and a robust M&A pipeline. With strong private backing and a clear strategy, 2025 has been a stellar year and 2026 looks to another of double‑digit growth. The Role : As Financial Controller, you will spearhead commercial insight and support across your area. You will work directly with the CFO to drive M&A activity from financial due diligence to post‑deal integration and performance.

Key Deliverables

• Manage and coordinate reporting processes for the group to meet agreed deadlines including : statutory accounts, monthly flash result, monthly management accounts, cost control, profit forecasts
• Develop value‑add MI that provides insight on business performance - increase the level of data analytics in the group to support on decision making and financial plans / forecasts
• Manage the month en...