Financial Controller in Manchester

Are you a senior finance professional who wants to step into a broader leadership role within a growing consumer business?

Do you bring strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate numbers into clear business actions?

Are you proactive by nature with a track record of strengthening financial discipline and solving complex problems before they escalate?

MacGregor Black is working with a privately owned consumer goods business to appoint a Financial Controller. The role is based in Manchester.

Operating across retail and wholesale channels the business is entering its next phase of development. They are seeking a Financial Controller with sharp commercial awareness who can embed robust financial control while actively supporting growth.

This is a role for someone who challenges constructively improves processes and acts as a trusted adviser to the business. There is a clear opportunity to progress into a senior finance leadership position as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function across retail and wholesale operations with a strong emphasis on control governance and forward planning
• Deliver high quality management reporting with insight that supports trading and strategic decisions
• Drive budgeting forecasting and medium term planning aligned to commercial objectives
• Take ownership of working capital with a hands on approach to inventory cash flow and supplier exposure
• Partner closely with senior leadership to improve profitability margin performance and investment decisions
• Act as the primary finance lead for banks advisors and external stakeholders

What We\’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant ACA ACCA or CIMA
• Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role within a consumer retail or wholesale business
• Highly commercially astute with the confidence to influence decisions and challenge assumptions
• Naturally proactive with a strong problem solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement in financial control
• Strong understanding of international sourcing models including foreign manufacturing and foreign exchange exposure
• Experience working with modern ERP systems with NetSuite exposure advantageous
• Right to work in the UK

Salary – £60k to £70k depending on experience

If you are a commercially driven Financial Controller looking for a role with influence progression and real impact please contact Fraser Graham at MacGregor Black.