Financial Controller

Four Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance team in Manchester. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, management accounts preparation, and team development. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with a strong background in finance, capable of driving process improvements. This position offers immediate consideration and a path to Finance Director under an excellent mentor.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and management.
• Ability to lead and develop a finance team.
• Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Compile monthly management accounts with detailed commentary.
• Produce analysis reports, P&L and Balance Sheet schedules for Board Reports.
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Management accounts preparation

Reconciliation

VAT returns preparation

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead their dynamic finance team. Operating globally with a head office in Manchester, my client designs, manufactures and distributes high‑quality products.

This is a key leadership role within the finance function, responsible for ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and driving continuous improvement across their processes. As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the following:

• Compile monthly management accounts with detailed commentary
• Produce analysis reports, P&L and Balance Sheet schedules for Board Reports
• Consolidate group company accounts and reconcile inter‑company balances
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and liaise with auditors during and after audit processes
• Support the Finance Director with additional assignments and process improvements
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team

I'm looking for a qualified accountant who can lead the finance function day‑to‑day in terms of monthly reporting and drive improvement in processes, systems and MI production.

Immediate consideration. Path to FD under an excellent mentor.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Manufacturing

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom