Financial Controller Based in Manchester City 5 days on site We're looking for a Financial Controller to join a growing business in Manchester. This is a senior role with real visibility across the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape financial reporting, influence decision-making, and support continued growth. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of financial control and reporting, while acting as a key partner to operational teams. You'll lead a capable team, and play a hands-on role in driving improvements across processes, systems, and commercial insight. The Role You'll be responsible for leading a small team, covering core finance activities including management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow. Alongside this, you'll have oversight of transactional finance teams, ensuring alignment and efficiency across the wider function. This is more than a reporting role - you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to challenge, support and guide decision-making. There's a strong focus on improving margin visibility, understanding profit drivers, and helping the business make better, more informed choices both in the short and long term. You'll also play a key role in driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring consistency with company practices. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & C...