Financial Controller - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

urbanbubble; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Manchester is seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance operations and reporting. The role involves managing month-end accounts, developing finance strategies, and supporting senior management. Ideal candidates should possess a UK accounting qualification, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate across all levels. This is a hybrid position with competitive benefits, including a salary of up to £70,000 and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Basic salary of up to £70,000

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Enhanced sick pay

Study support

Qualifications

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end management accounts preparation.
• Advise senior management on liquidity and financing.
• Improve efficiency and reduce costs across the business.

Skills

Highly analytical

Excellent communication skills

Judgement and initiative

Team management experience

Strong analytical skills

Education

UK recognised accountancy qualification – ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Role Overview

As the Financial Controller, you will be a key part of the finance team with ambitious growth plans and a real desire to drive value creation through finance‑led reporting and insight. Working closely with the Finance Director and business leaders, you will manage the business’s core finance and reporting outputs and partner with the Build‑to‑Rent and Residential businesses. This role is varied and challenging, supporting a large (and growing) property management business. You will build strong relationships, drive improvements, and enjoy an environment that encourages development of skills, knowledge and experience with long‑term career progression. New ideas and initiatives are encouraged to shape the future of the business. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Benefits

• We offer amazing benefits such as a basic salary of up to £70,000, hybrid working, PMI, enhanced family leave policies, cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, Pet lovers Friday, enhanced sick pay, study support and much much more.

Responsibilities

• Have full responsibility for month‑end management accounts preparation including Profit & loss, Cashflow and balance sheet reporting.
• Preparation of the monthly results and KPIs for Board pack reporting.
• Business partner with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop, implement and monitor strategy, controls and procedures for the department and the business.
• Advise senior management on liquidity and financing opportunities.
• Ensure all regulatory filings are complete (VAT / PAYE / Companies House etc.).
• Cash flow forecasting and management.
• Improve efficiency and reduce costs across the business.
• Oversee and get involved with payroll processing.
• Participate and take responsibility for annual and interim audits.
• Mentor and support the development of the other team members.
• Support senior management team across Build‑to‑Rent and Residential business areas to drive commercial performance.
• Review/oversee joint venture business plan and management accounts.
• Oversee and manage the budget setting, forecasting, and reporting requirements urbanbubble main co.
• Develop management information and KPIs.
• Financial accounts preparation.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Ensure that financial controls are in place, maintained and developed.
• Contribute to improving current processes and systems.
• Participate in projects to drive insight into data and deliver solution.
• Support the Finance Director with any ad‑hoc workstreams.

About the Role

As a Financial Controller within urbanbubble, you will play a crucial role ensuring that our operational colleagues have accurate, timely and financial and non‑financial information to enable robust decision‑making.

Whilst support will be provided to grow into the role, working alongside a high calibre and motivated team under the mentorship of the Finance Director, it is essential that the successful candidate is motivated by value creation and is excited by an entrepreneurial environment.

With these factors in mind, the role will suit a high calibre, ambitious and adaptable accountant with excellent technical skills and a strong desire to drive improvements in reporting, processes and controls as well as wider business improvements. Exposure to a fast‑paced SME environment would also be a distinct advantage.

Essential Qualifications

• Highly analytical, including advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills to establish credibility and influence at all levels.
• Skilled at using judgement, initiative, and ability to overcome obstacles and find creative solutions.
• Flexible with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• UK recognised accountancy qualification – ACCA / CIMA / ACA.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and hands‑on approach.
• Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office, ideally also Access and Power BI packages.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within a fast‑growing SME.
• Understanding of the Residential sector.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.