Financial Controller

Simpson Judge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing e-commerce business in Central Manchester seeks an experienced Financial Controller to establish and oversee its finance function. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while working closely with the Managing Director to drive strategic growth. The ideal candidate will be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified, with strong experience in finance, ideally within e-commerce or fashion sectors. Competitive salary up to £65,000 and potential for progression to Finance Director.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Future progression to Finance Director

Potential for remote work after probation

5 hour work week, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar role.
• Qualified with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA certification.
• Experience in e-commerce or fashion sectors is preferred.
• Experience setting up a finance function is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting and month-end/year-end processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Set up the finance function from scratch.
• Work closely with leadership on strategic growth plans.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash-flow planning

Dynamic and forward thinking

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Controller

Permanent

Salary up to 65,000pa

Central Manchester

I am recruiting for a newly created Financial Controller position in Central Manchester for a fast-growing e-commerce business, with a turnover of 10m. This is a first senior finance hire into the organisation, so is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to develop the function from scratch, working hands on initially, alongside implementing internal processes and procedures to further develop the finance function and the business. Working closely with the Managing Director of the business, you will be responsible for supporting strategic growth plans and projects, providing guidance and financial insight to help grow the business to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee & undertaking all financial reporting, month-end, and year-end processes
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow planning
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and external audit requirements
• Setting up the finance function from scratch, including implementing and maintaining robust financial controls
• Working closely with the Managing Director and Owners of the business on strategic growth plans
• Development and management of a small finance team
• Providing commercial insight through data analysis and performance reporting
• Supporting key business decisions relating to pricing, inventory and profitability
• Partner with operations, marketing and senior leadership to drive business success

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience working within a Financial Controller role or similar
• Qualified - CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA
• Previous experience using a tech stack would be advantageous
• Experience working within ecommerce or fashion
• Dynamic and forward thinking
• Experience setting up a finance function from scratch would also be preferred

In return you will receive:

• A competitive salary of up to 65,000pa dependant on experience
• Potential future progression to Finance Director as the business grows
• A fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function and develop this further
• 5 hour working week, Monday‑Friday, 1 day working from home after probationary period
• Working for an exciting, fast-growing business

Interested in this role? Please click apply now and I will be in touch if your application has been successful!