Strategic Financial Controller (UK & AU)

The Portfolio Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portfolio Group in Manchester is seeking a financially astute Financial Controller to lead the UK and Australian finance functions from Manchester. You will own the month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and robust controls while partnering with the FD and senior leaders to drive profitability.

This role involves budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, and supporting pricing decisions. You’ll manage external audits, VAT/compliance, and a small finance team, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in a senior finance position within a commercial environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including month-end reporting and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process with timely reporting.
• Own the P&L, balance sheet and financial controls across UK and Australian entities.
• Produce insightful management accounts, variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Support the Finance Director with Board reporting and presenting financial performance insights.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and regular forecasts.
• Oversee statutory accounts, external audits, VAT and tax compliance.
• Review processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams on revenue, costs and profitability.

Skills

Senior Finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Month-end

Financial controls

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Access Dimensions

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

The Portfolio Group in Manchester is seeking a financially astute Financial Controller to lead the UK and Australian finance functions from Manchester. You will own the month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and robust controls while partnering with the FD and senior leaders to drive profitability.

This role involves budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, and supporting pricing decisions. You’ll manage external audits, VAT/compliance, and a small finance team, with opportunities to