Location: Greater Manchester - Full Office presence required
Salary: Up to £75k (doe) plus discretionary bonus up to 10%
MERJE are exclusively partnered with a well-established Property Development / Investment Business with a strong presence across the Northwest.
They are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller who will report to the Finance Director and the Managing Director
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, hands-on finance professional looking to take real ownership of the finance function, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in driving financial performance and business decisions. You will take ownership of monthly reporting, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, budgets, controls and statutory compliance.
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the day-to-day finance function and supporting the development of a small finance team.
- Producing accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and insightful commentary.
- Managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
- Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and statutory compliance.
- Supporting property investment, asset management and development activities.
- Managing year-end processes, audit preparation, VAT and service charge accounting.
- Driving improvements across financial systems, reporting and processes.
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful commercial and financial insight.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who can combine strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, commercially focused approach.
Key requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Proven experience in a broad Financial Controller or Finance Manager position.
- Strong management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet experience.
- Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills.
- Experience managing or supervising a small finance team.
- Strong Excel skills and experience using modern accounting systems.
- Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with senior management.
Highly desirable
- Experience within property investment, commercial property, development or construction.
- Knowledge of Xero and Re-Leased.
- Experience of service charge accounting.
- A track record of improving financial controls, processes and reporting.
Financial Controller in Manchester employer: MERJE Ltd
MERJE offers an exceptional work environment for compliance professionals in the heart of London, where you can take on a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory landscape of a rapidly expanding financial services firm. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to lead significant compliance initiatives while collaborating with senior stakeholders, all within a culture that values innovation and accountability. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting that supports your professional development and career aspirations.
