Job Description
Financial Controller
Up to £65,000 | Stockport | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
We’re looking for a commercially focused Financial Controller to partner closely with the CFO and lead the Group Finance function during an exciting phase of growth.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of group reporting, cash flow forecasting and financial controls — while driving improvements that make the finance function faster, smarter and more insightful.
If you enjoy operating at pace, influencing senior stakeholders and building robust processes across multi-site operations, this could be the perfect next step.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver accurate, timely consolidated management accounts and Board packs
* Provide clear, value-added performance analysis with meaningful variance commentary
* Own group cash flow forecasting and reporting
* Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, developing integrated financial models
* Oversee the annual audit and ensure strong financial governance
* Partner with UK and overseas Finance Managers to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting
* Standardise and enhance group-wide controls and reporting processes
* Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations and ledger integrity
* Manage the credit control team to optimise cash collection
* Review payment runs and expenditure approvals
* Develop reporting capabilities (including Business Objects)
* Coach and develop the finance team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement
* Support Sales, Operations and senior leadership with commercial insight
About You
* CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualified
* Strong technical grounding with proven financial control experience
* Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment (international exposure advantageous)
* Advanced Excel skills
* Hands-on, detail-driven and comfortable meeting tight deadlines
* Proactive, collaborative and improvement-focused
The Package
* Up to £65,000
* 25 days holiday
* Hybrid working (4 days in the office)
A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance leader ready to step into a visible, influential Group role.