Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Drive Growth, Lead Change, and Make an Impact

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and detail‑oriented Financial Controller to become a key part of our ambitious and growing team at Fletchers Group. In this pivotal role, you’ll take full ownership of financial control, reporting, and compliance across the business, laying the foundations for scalable and sustainable growth. This role will report directly to the Group CFO and will play a key part in supporting strategic decision‑making and financial leadership across the organisation.

It’s a hands‑on leadership position where you’ll immerse yourself in the day‑to‑day operations to assess current capabilities, identify gaps, and set the stage for future transformation. Alongside building a high‑performing team, you will also lead a revamp of our reporting processes; streamlining outputs to make them faster, more accurate, and more insightful. It’s a great opportunity to join a private equity‑backed business that’s expanding rapidly both organically and through acquisition.

Your insights and direction will be vital in shaping the future of the finance function and helping to drive the business forward.

If you’re a proactive, commercially minded finance professional ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: Financial Controller

Location: Manchester / Southport / Hybrid

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, with long‑service awards at 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

• Production of Monthly Group Management Accounts and MI Packs
  • Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the group, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet, and cashflows
  • Work with FP&A to prepare MI packs with key financial metrics, variance analysis and commentary for our banking partners
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Conduct regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances identified during the reconciliation process
• Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting models to provide accurate projections of group cash flow
  • Monitor cash flow performance against forecasts and provide recommendations for optimising cash management
• Approve monthly payroll and prepare bonus accruals
  • Review and verify payroll calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
  • Prepare and maintain monthly bonus accruals
• VAT, CT, P11d, and PSA Reporting
  • Prepare and submit timely and accurate VAT returns, corporation tax returns, P11d forms, and other required tax filings
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, keeping abreast of any changes that may impact reporting requirements
• Production of Annual Group Statutory Accounts
  • Prepare and coordinate the production of annual group statutory accounts in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
  • Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process
  • Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation to facilitate the audit process
• Companies House Filing
  • Prepare and file necessary documents and reports with Companies House, ensuring compliance with statutory filing deadlines
• Provision of Data, Analysis, and Insight
  • Respond to ad‑hoc data and analysis requests from management, providing accurate and meaningful insights to support decision‑making processes
• Management Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a small team of finance professionals
  • Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, promoting their professional development

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