Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Forge Talent is proud to be recruiting a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a leading social enterprise that is transforming health and social care based in Manchester.

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Key Responsibilities

• Proven ability to demonstrate strong leadership behaviours, fostering collaboration and influencing across functions.
• Strategic finance expertise, including developing multi‑year financial strategies and contributing to major projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of treasury management, tax strategy, and balance sheet optimisation.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement in finance operations, reporting, and processes.
• Strong capability in digital transformation, automation, and adoption of data‑led tools and reporting.
• Experience deputising for senior finance leaders and stepping into leadership roles when required.
• Technical expertise in financial accounting, month‑end close, statutory accounts, and reconciliations.
• Detailed understanding of accounting standards, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Specialist knowledge in pension accounting, VAT, and audit processes.
• Experience overseeing the production of financial statements for complex organisations and liaising with external auditors.
• Skilled in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting to meet statutory, regulatory, and internal deadlines.
• Strong working capital management and ability to oversee accounts receivable, payable, and general ledger functions.
• Proficiency in developing dashboards, analytics, and data visualisation to enhance decision‑making and performance insight.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial management role, with proven leadership of transactional finance teams.
• Demonstrated success in leading finance transformation projects, including system implementations, automation, and process improvement.

Salary & Benefits

• 30+ days annual leave per year
• Private medical cover
• Hybrid working: 1–2 days per week in the office

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations