Financial Controller
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, Accounting & Finance
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER | MANCHESTER | CIRCA £50,000
The roleReporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for the organisation’s financial operations, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and effective financial management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing quarterly management accounts and financial reports for the Board.
- Leading annual budgets, reforecasts and long-term financial projections, including the organisation’s 30-year business plan.
- Managing cashflow, borrowing, investments and treasury compliance.
- Coordinating the annual external audit and ensuring statutory and accounting compliance.
- Overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping, banking, credit control and rent arrears.
- Leading annual rent reviews in conjunction with the housing management team.
- Providing financial analysis, advice and support to the Chief Executive, leadership team and Board.
- Maintaining effective financial controls and making the best use of Xero and other business systems.
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with at least five years’ experience in a senior financial management role.
You will have strong technical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
You will be comfortable taking ownership of a broad finance remit, working independently and balancing hands‑on financial operations with longer‑term planning. Experience in housing or the charity sector, together with proficiency in Xero, would be advantageous.
The opportunityThis is currently a standalone finance role, offering considerable responsibility, autonomy and direct exposure to strategic decision-making. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the organisation’s financial strength and future development.
Location:
Manchester (your location should preferably be in Greater Manchester or Lancashire)
Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:
Circa £50,000
Occasional attendance at meetings or events outside normal working hours and elsewhere in the region (Liverpool) may be required.
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