Financial Controller – Property Development Leader (Greater Manchester)

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

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.