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Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Financial Controller position is available at a high-growth manufacturing business in Trafford Park, Manchester, offering a salary between £65,000 and £75,000.
  • The role requires a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong background in manufacturing or similar environments.
  • Candidates should have experience managing small finance teams and a proven track record in implementing systems and financial planning.
  • The selected individual will report directly to a visionary CFO and will play a key role in shaping the finance function of the company.
  • This opportunity includes excellent progression potential and the chance to make a significant impact within a thriving business.

Financial Controller - High-Growth Manufacturing Business£65,000 - £75,000 Trafford Park, Manchester

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) ready to take the reins of a fast-evolving finance function within a growing manufacturing business?

We're exclusively partnering with an ambitious, high-growth company based in Trafford Park to find a Financial Controller who can bring structure, leadership, and commercial insight to a scaling operation. Reporting directly to an inspirational and visionary CFO, this is your chance to truly shape the future of finance within a business that's going places.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage month, quarter and year end processes
  • Manage a small, close-knit finance team, developing talent and fostering a culture of high performance
  • Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and statutory reports
  • Oversea cashflow management
  • Manage working capital
  • Set up and refine scalable group-level processes and systems (ERP/CRM)
  • Support growth initiatives, commercial bids, and new revenue streams
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations & VAT
  • Contribute to board-level strategy and commercial decision-making
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, reporting, and operations

Who We're Looking For:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Strong background in manufacturing or other commercially focused environments
  • Hands-on leader with experience managing small finance teams
  • Proven ability to implement systems, KPIs, and group-level processes
  • Skilled in financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and data analysis
  • Confident communicator at board level with a proactive, growth-focused mindset

What's in It for You:

  • Salary up to £75,000
  • Work directly with a supportive and dynamic CFO
  • Excellent progression opportunities

If you're ready to make a real impact in a thriving business, apply today or contact Rebecca on for a confidential chat.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.