Job Description
Commercial Financial Controller / Manchester (Hybrid) / Salary £75,000 - £85,000 + 15% bonus
Accountable Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with our client who are a leading organisation within their sector. We are looking for a proactive and commercially focused candidate to support our clients senior leadership team and partner closely with business unit Directors. This role sits at the centre of financial decision-making, providing insight, challenge, and strategic support to help drive performance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business Partnering & Strategic Support - build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, offering meaningful financial insight to influence strategic and operational decisions.
* Partner with Directors to shape annual budgets, track financial performance, and deliver clear, concise reporting including forecasts and variance analysis.
* Cashflow & Performance Management -oversee and analyse cashflow activity, highlighting emerging issues early and presenting solutions to keep the business on track.
* Drive improvements in financial and operational performance, reviewing contract results, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending forward-looking actions.
* Provide financial guidance on new initiatives, commercial bids, and investment proposals.
* Evaluate risks and opportunities across business units and implement actions that safeguard financial performance and support business growth.
* Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to ensure financial objectives are aligned with broader strategic goals.
* Support process enhancement, helping to strengthen reporting quality, consistency, and financial governance.
* Line management of 2 direct reports. Mentor and support finance team members and contribute to the overall development and success of the finance function within the organisation.
Experience & Qualifications
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Strong background in commercially oriented finance roles, with experience supporting senior stakeholders, operational leaders or business units.
* Confident communicator who can translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders and influence effectively.
* Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities, and navigating a dynamic, evolving business environment.
* A collaborative leader with a supportive approach to developing and mentoring colleagues.
To discuss this role in more detail please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on