Financial Controller

Axon Moore; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a Financial Controller for a 12-month maternity cover contract. You will lead finance operations, produce management accounts, and drive financial performance across multiple business units. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in commercial finance. Competitive salary and hybrid working arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial finance or financial controller role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to drive change and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across group subsidiaries.
• Produce monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Ensure robust financial controls and lead reconciliations.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic support

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Axon Moore are pleased to partner with a growing business based in Greater Manchester as they look to recruit a Financial Controller for 12 months with possibility to go permanent.

Location: greater Manchester / Hybrid Working
Industry: Professional Services (PE-backed)
Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A high-growth, Private Equity-backed services group footprint is seeking a Financial Controller to join its Group Finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting multiple business units, overseeing financial operations, and leading a team through a period of continued growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day finance operations across select group subsidiaries
• Produce monthly management accounts and board packs (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, KPIs)
• Ensure robust financial controls and lead balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to monitor budget variances and drive financial performance
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and investor reporting packs
• Lead the annual audit and statutory accounts production
• Support and manage VAT and other tax-related compliance
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls
• Provide ad hoc strategic support to the Group FD and CFO

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven experience
• Demonstrable industry experience in a commercial finance or financial controller role
• Proven ability to improve systems and processes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Comfortable working in a PE-backed or acquisitive business
• Energetic, hands-on, and confident in driving change and efficiency

If you would like more information on this role then please contact Marcus Pratt on [e-mail] for immediate consideration.