Jobs, fresher vacancy - Financial Controller • Greater Manchester

Company: HAYS

Greater Manchester

Financial Controller to lead a small but highly efficient finance function in South Manchester. Your new company Your new company are a rapidly growing manufacturing SME based in South Manchester. After recent expansion across Europe and the US, they now need an experienced Financial Controller to head up their Finance Team. Your new role In your new role as Financial Controller you will oversee all financial operations of the business, maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting, meeting regulatory requirements, and managing cash flow effectively. This position blends hands on financial oversight with commercial awareness, providing senior leadership with timely and high quality financial information to support decision making and long term growth.What you'll need to succeed You’ll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with strong financial control and reporting experience, with the ability to lead month end, year end, and audit preparation. You’re confident in budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insightful analysis that supports commercial decision making. You can manage cash flow and working capital effectively, ensuring robust liquidity and risk management. You have solid knowledge of statutory compliance and maintain high standards of governance and internal controls. You’re also skilled in improving systems and processes, driving efficiency, accuracy, and better financial discipline across the business.What you'll get in return You will be joining this ambitious SME, and be stepping into a high impact role with real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape the company’s financial future as it scales. In return, you’ll receive a competitive £65,000 salary, a supportive leadership team, and a dynamic environment where your contribution genuinely drives growth and success.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4770754