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.