Financial Controller

Simpson Judge; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing e-commerce business in Central Manchester is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function from scratch. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, including budgeting and financial reporting expertise. This position offers a salary of up to £65,000, benefits, and the potential for future progression to Finance Director. Enjoy a 5-hour workweek with a flexible working option after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential progression to Finance Director

Opportunity for remote work after probation

Ownership of finance function

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Financial Controller role or similar.
• Experience working in e-commerce or fashion preferred.
• Experience setting up a finance function from scratch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting including month-end and year-end processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Develop and manage a small finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash-flow planning

Data analysis

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Tech stack knowledge

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

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