Financial Controller – Manchester
Join a Finance Team That Makes a Real Difference
The Part-Time Finance People is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to partner with a range of dynamic SME businesses across Manchester and the surrounding region.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys variety, values flexibility, and takes pride in helping business owners gain a clearer understanding of their financial performance. Working on a part-time basis, you’ll become a trusted advisor to clients, providing practical financial leadership and supporting sustainable business growth.
The Opportunity
As a Financial Controller, you’ll work closely with business owners and senior leadership teams, delivering meaningful financial insight and ensuring robust financial management across multiple organisations.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of key finance activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and help clients make informed commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting packs
Monitor and manage cash flow, forecasting future financial performance
Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial integrity
Develop and strengthen financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks
Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis
Provide clear financial insight to business owners and management teams
Assist with year-end preparation and liaison with external accountants
Mentor and support finance team members where required
Drive continuous improvement across finance functions and systems
About You
You are an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in SME environments. You combine technical expertise with commercial awareness and can translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.
You enjoy building relationships with stakeholders, solving problems, and helping businesses achieve their goals.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a Financial Controller position within UK-based businesses
Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise
Excellent balance sheet and month-end control experience
Demonstrable cash flow management and forecasting skills
Experience implementing or enhancing financial controls and processes
Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIF/XLOOKUP functions, and financial analysis
Strong knowledge of Xero; experience with Sage 50 and QuickBooks is advantageous
Confident communicator with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders
Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAEW, FCCA, ACMA) or Qualified by Experience with substantial finance leadership experience
Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff
Working Arrangement
£35 per hour
Part-time commitment of 2–3 days per week
Manchester and surrounding areas (Onsite)
Why The Part-Time Finance People?
We specialise in providing high-quality, flexible finance support to growing SMEs. Our team works alongside ambitious business owners, helping them improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, and make confident strategic decisions.
We believe finance should be practical, proactive, and commercially focused—not just about reporting numbers.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ UK-based experience operating at Financial Controller level
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position
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