Financial Controller | Growing SME | South Manchester | Hybrid | £80,000

Ascent Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a market-leading e-commerce/wholesale business in South Manchester to recruit a Financial Controller.

You’ll lead the finance team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, working closely with the CFO to drive efficiencies and transform the finance function in line with ambitious growth plans.

This role would suit either an ambitious Senior Finance Manager looking to step up or an experienced Financial Controller seeking a fresh challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with financial analysis
• Lead month-end close, ensuring timely adjustments and reconciliations
• Manage cashflows to optimise working capital
• Collaborate with Merchandise teams on stock control
• Oversee invoice finance facility
• Mentor and develop finance and non-finance staff
• Continuously review and improve financial controls, processes, and systems
• Support budgeting and forecasting, providing financial insights
• Ensure all HMRC, VAT, and tax submissions are accurate and timely

Key Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or QBE with relevant experience)
• Hands-on, proactive problem solver with high resilience
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills; Sage experience a bonus
• Strong analytical mindset
• Experience in either wholesale, e-commerce, stock, manufacturing, or retail is highly desirable

Salary & Key Benefits:

• Up to £80,000
• 25 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working

If you are interested, apply now for a quick response.