Financial Controller - High-Growth Opportunity£65,000 - £75,000 + BonusManchester or St. Helens

Hybrid Working

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a commercial mindset, leadership experience, and a passion for building scalable financial functions in fast-moving environments?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing business poised for significant expansion. Reporting to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial operations and driving strategic decision-making as part of a dynamic senior leadership team.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage all core finance functions including billing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and more.
• Oversee a small, agile finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional development.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, forecasts, and statutory statements.
• Own cash flow management, cost control, and project profitability across the business.
• Drive financial strategy, supporting growth initiatives, bids, and new revenue streams.
• Set up and refine group-level processes, from compliance and audit to forecasting and ERP/CRM integration.
• Work closely with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and HMRC.
• Champion continuous improvement, internal controls, and financial system development.
• Contribute to board-level discussions, presenting insight that shapes commercial direction.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience managing end-to-end finance functions in a commercial environment
• Strong understanding of financial planning, modelling, and data analysis
• A hands-on leader with a track record of developing teams and embedding KPIs
• Experience setting up or transforming group-level finance functions
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and presenting at board level
• Proactive, adaptable, and driven by continuous improvement and business growth

What's in It for You:

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• 32 days holiday + flexible hybrid working
• Opportunities to work abroad and grow into a Finance Director role

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply via the link below or call Rebecca on