Strategic Financial Controller: Path to Head of Finance (On-site)

Zachary Daniels; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Progression to Head of Finance

Broad leadership role

Direct exposure to Finance Director

Long-term career development

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is partnering with a founder-led consumer brand in South Manchester to appoint a Financial Controller in a newly created leadership role. The position reports to the Finance Director and oversees financial control, reporting and commercial insight across a multi-entity business, with a clear pathway to Head of Finance as the group grows.

You'll lead month-end and board reporting, drive improvements in controls and processes, and partner with senior stakeholders to influence

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong finance foundations.
• Experience in e-commerce/retail or fast-paced consumer business.
• Experience across multiple entities and statutory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, management accounts and board reporting across multiple entities.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting.
• Improve controls and automation in finance processes.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insight.
• Support audit preparation and balance sheet integrity.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Collaborate with Finance Director on strategic projects.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Multi-entity experience

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Job description

Zachary Daniels is partnering with a founder-led consumer brand in South Manchester to appoint a Financial Controller in a newly created leadership role. The position reports to the Finance Director and oversees financial control, reporting and commercial insight across a multi-entity business, with a clear pathway to Head of Finance as the group grows.

You'll lead month-end and board reporting, drive improvements in controls and processes, and partner with senior stakeholders to influence