Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, international business based in Manchester who are seeking to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.

This owner-managed organisation is a household name with an exceptional growth story, making this a fantastic opportunity to be part of an ambitious and dynamic finance function.

Salary/benefits:

• £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

• 12 month fixed term contract

• Hybrid working

Job Duties:

• Take ownership of all aspects of group financial control, including monthly reporting, consolidation and statutory accounts.

• Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring delivery of accurate and timely information.

• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.

• Provide financial insight and analysis to support the leadership team in strategic decision making.

• Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place to support rapid international growth.

• Liaise with external auditors, banks and other stakeholders.

• Support the owner-manager with commercial input and scenario planning.

• Drive continuous improvement in systems, reporting and processes.

Who will I report into?
Finance Director

When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be happening as soon as possible.

Ideal experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).

• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role, ideally Group Financial Controller level.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including consolidations and statutory reporting.

• Experience in high-growth and/or international businesses.

• Commercially astute with the ability to provide strategic input to senior stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.

• Excellent systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

• Proactive, hands-on approach with the resilience to work in a fast-paced environment.