Group Financial Controller (Commercial Finance Focus)

Manchester (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)
£80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits

The Business

We're working with a private equity-backed financial services organisation with a turnover of c.£60m, operating as part of a wider group.

The business manages 8 entities and 5 trading brands, with a strong growth trajectory and continued investment across systems, people, and commercial capability.

This is a highly collaborative environment where finance plays a central role in driving business performance, not just reporting on it.

Whats on offer?

* £80,000 - £100,000 salary

* Hybrid working (1 day in the office)

* Ultra-flexible working environment

* Onsite parking for the office days

* 23 days holiday rising to 28 + birthday off

* Private Healthcare

* High visibility role with real influence across the business

* Opportunity to shape finance within a growing, PE-backed environment

The Role

This is not a traditional Financial Controller role.

We're looking for a commercially focused Group Financial Controller who will operate as a true business partner to senior leadership, combining financial control with cashflow ownership, stakeholder engagement, and performance insight.

You'll be at the heart of decision-making providing challenge, guidance, and clarity across the business, ensuring finance is driving outcomes, not just reporting numbers.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior stakeholders across multiple business units (large part of role)

* Take ownership of cashflow management and forecasting, ensuring strong visibility and control across the group

* Ownership of forecasting across multiple business trading brands and delivery to senior stakeholders (F,P&A)

* Oversight of the delivery of the monthly management accounts with clear, actionable insight

* Provide commercial challenge and support, influencing strategic and operational decisions

* Translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders

* Identify risks and opportunities, driving proactive decision making

* Maintain robust financial controls, governance, and reporting standards

* Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and reporting

* Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team

About You

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

* Proven experience in a commercial finance / business partnering role (not just pure reporting)

* Strong experience around cashflow, forecasting, and working capital management

* Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders across all levels

* Confident communicator able to challenge and support in equal measure

* Background within financial services or a regulated environment is advantageous

If you would like a confidential conversation about this role please contact Gavin Reynolds or Joanne Sizer at ALF Recruit for an initial conversation