Part-Time Financial Controller (Self-Employed) — Manchester

theparttimefinancepeople; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller in Manchester. This self-employed, part-time role requires a minimum of two onsite days per week and involves partnering with the owner and leadership to deliver commercial financial leadership.

You will lead accounting processes, produce management information, and support strategic decisions to grow profitability and cash flow. This is a client-facing, advisory position with room to expand the client base over time.

Qualifications

• Qualified or by experience as Financial Controller in UK SME environment.
• Minimum 3 years UK-based experience as Financial Controller or equivalent.
• Experience supporting owner-managed businesses and providing strategic financial leadership.
• Strong management accounting and board reporting experience.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management expertise.
• Excellent commercial awareness and proactive business partnering skills.
• Ability to build client relationships and work independently across client sites.
• Solid knowledge of financial controls and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis for leadership.
• Analyse revenue, margins, costs and cash flow to inform decisions.
• Lead budgeting, annual planning and rolling forecasts.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and scenario planning models.
• Partner with business owners to drive profitability and growth.
• Strengthen financial controls and drive process improvements.
• Mentor and support finance team members as needed.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UK SME experience

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Xero

Client relationship management

Influence & negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller in Manchester. This self-employed, part-time role requires a minimum of two onsite days per week and involves partnering with the owner and leadership to deliver commercial financial leadership.

You will lead accounting processes, produce management information, and support strategic decisions to grow profitability and cash flow. This is a client-facing, advisory position with room to expand the client base over time.