Financial Controller

Simpson Judge Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing e-commerce business in Manchester is looking for an experienced Financial Controller. This role is critical in developing the finance function from scratch, supporting strategic growth projects, and managing financial operations. Candidates should be qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with relevant experience. Offering a competitive salary up to £65,000 and potential progression to Finance Director. Flexible work arrangements included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Future progression to Finance Director

Opportunity to develop the finance function

1 day working from home after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller or in a similar role.
• Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• Experience in e-commerce or fashion is beneficial.
• Dynamic and forward-thinking approach.
• Experience in establishing a finance function from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, month-end, and year-end processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements.
• Set up and maintain robust financial controls.
• Support strategic growth plans with the Managing Director.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash-flow planning

Commercial insight through data analysis

Team development

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

E-commerce tech stack

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!