Financial Controller

MERJE Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

Job summary

MERJE Ltd in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to own the finance function, reporting to the Finance Director and Managing Director. This hands-on role suits a commercially minded accountant who will drive financial performance and influence strategic decisions.

You will manage monthly reporting, budgeting, cash flow and controls, lead a small team, and provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in a broad Financial Controller / Finance Manager role.
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet experience.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience leading a small finance team.
• Advanced Excel and modern accounting systems.
• Confident communicator with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance function and small team.
• Produce monthly management accounts and commentary.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Support property investment, asset management and development activities.
• Oversee year-end, audits, VAT and service charge accounting.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting.
• Provide commercial and financial insight to senior leadership.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Balance sheet

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero

Re-Leased

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Greater Manchester - Full Office presence required

Salary: Up to £75k (doe) plus discretionary bonus up to 10%

MERJE are exclusively partnered with a well-established Property Development / Investment Business with a strong presence across the Northwest.

They are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller who will report to the Finance Director and the Managing Director

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, hands-on finance professional looking to take real ownership of the finance function, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in driving financial performance and business decisions. You will take ownership of monthly reporting, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, budgets, controls and statutory compliance.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day finance function and supporting the development of a small finance team.
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and insightful commentary.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and statutory compliance.
• Supporting property investment, asset management and development activities.
• Managing year-end processes, audit preparation, VAT and service charge accounting.
• Driving improvements across financial systems, reporting and processes.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful commercial and financial insight.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who can combine strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, commercially focused approach.

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Proven experience in a broad Financial Controller or Finance Manager position.
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet experience.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills.
• Experience managing or supervising a small finance team.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using modern accounting systems.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with senior management.

Highly desirable

• Experience within property investment, commercial property, development or construction.
• Knowledge of Xero and Re-Leased.
• Experience of service charge accounting.
• A track record of improving financial controls, processes and reporting.