Financial Controller - #2157806

We're partnering with a fantastic, end-to-end retail and merchandising business in Manchester to assist in their search for a Financial Controller. This business is growing rapidly and this role has huge development and growth potential.

It would suit somebody who's used to working in a smaller organisation. Perhaps your pathway is blocked and you're looking for career progression. It would also suit somebody stepping up from Finance Manager.

The role:

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls and leading core accounting processes.

You'll provide meaningful financial insight and challenge, helping the organisation understand performance, identify opportunities and support profitable growth across both B2C and B2B channels.

• Based: Manchester
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours PW
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Fantastic benefits

About you:

We're seeking a commercially astute and proactive Financial Controller. We're flexible on your level of experience and background, but you would need to have Inventory & stock control experience. Whether that be from within retail, manufacturing or wholesale / distribution or similar.

You'll need strong experience of navigating the financial complexities of e-commerce, including EU VAT compliance and cross-border transactions, as this will be critical to success in this position.

Alongside ownership of the month-end management accounts process, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting, you will play a key role in managing working capital, cash flow and financial compliance. You will bring expertise in EU VAT regulations and international trading requirements, ensuring the business remains compliant while supporting continued growth.

(Full summary of core responsibilities and Job description will be provided)

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW) with previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior financial accounting role
• Experienced in a smaller or growing finance team, with the ability and willingness to take ownership across a broad range of finance activities
• Experience in an e-commerce business with an international customer base is highly advantageous
• Strong knowledge of EU VAT regulations and experience with sales tax compliance
• Commercially minded, with the ability to understand business drivers, challenge constructively and turn financial information into actionable insight
• Strong technical accounting, financial analysis and modelling skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial systems, with an interest in using technology, automation and data to improve efficiency and financial visibility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work effectively across all levels of the organisation