Financial Controller

Position: Financial Controller (12 month Fixed Term Contract)
Financial Controller (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) - North Manchester - £70,000 to £80,000 plus Benefits

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract for a large organisation. This will be a pivotal role ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, maintaining a robust financial controls environment, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.

As Financial Controller, you will lead the core finance team, oversee statutory and management reporting, manage key financial processes including treasury, payroll and VAT, and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting and audit activities. You will also act as deputy to the Finance Director when required.

This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills and experience operating in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the core finance team, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are achieved.

Review and approve management accounts, supporting commentary and financial analysis.

Oversee all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial integrity across the organisation.

Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Maintain and strengthen the financial controls framework, identifying and addressing any control weaknesses.

Authorise all outgoing payments, including supplier payment runs, lease payments and treasury transactions.

Review cashflow forecasts and ensure appropriate treasury management activities are undertaken.

Support and co-manage the annual budget-setting process.

Assist with the preparation of long-term financial forecasts.

Review in-year forecasts and provide insightful variance analysis, including waterfall charts and management reporting.

Lead the preparation of consolidated statutory accounts and manage the annual external audit process.

It is essential you are a full qualified accountant with the ability to lead and motivate others. It is essential that you possess a continuous improvement mindset and passion for developing people and processes