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Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? \n Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? \n \n Join our Credit Underwriting team \n The credit underwriting team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Head of Credit & Commercial risk who reports into the Group Financial Controller. The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. \n \n Success. The Softcat Way. \n There's a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed. \n \n Be part of a team that enables business growth \n This role is part of the Finance Management team and will lead the credit underwriting team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, highly numerate underwriter will work closely with our finance and sales teams as well as external stakeholders, insurance brokers and customers alike, to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. \n \n As a Credit Underwriting Manager, you'll be responsible for: \n\n • Analyse customer risk profiles and validate automated credit scorecards\n, • Produce monthly risk reports and support senior credit governance forums\n, • Manage credit exposure, limits, and portfolio risk across customers and sectors\n, • Lead and develop senior underwriters, including performance, hiring, and KPIs\n, • Support board approvals and senior decision‑making within agreed authority levels\n, • Oversee trade credit insurance, budgets, and process improvements\n, • Manage and monitor the Deputy Credit Risk Manager performance, manage KPI's during a performance management process through having challenging conversations\n, • Streamlining processes where needed\n, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to align credit strategy\n, • Participating in credit review meetings with the senior leadership team, displaying understanding of customers who have gone into administrations, high exposure risks, industry updates and credit assessment SLA overviews. \n\n We'd love you to have \n\n • Strong risk assessment and analytical skills\n, • Proven leadership and team management experience\n, • Solid knowledge of underwriting regulations and compliance\n, • Commercial and financial awareness\n, • Confident decision‑making and stakeholder communication\n, • Strong knowledge across different areas of the business to ensure organisational goals are met. \n, • Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. \n, • Experience supporting the growth and development of team members. \n\n \n We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! \n \n Work in a way that works for you \n We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: \n\n • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home \n, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day \n, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs \n\n \n Working with us \n Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. \n \n Join us \n To become part of the success story, please apply now. \n If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. 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Product Financial Controller for a large Financial Services group in Manchester paying up to £130,000 + bonus Your new company You’ll be joining one of the UK’s largest and most established financial services groups, renowned for their diverse product portfolio of services. Due to another year of growth, the organisation is investing heavily in digital transformation, modernising its finance and product capabilities, and re-shaping how it serves its customer base. Your new role As Product Financial Controller, you will be a pivotal figure within the organisation, responsible not only for delivering technical and accurate financial control, but also for driving meaningful transformation across processes, automation, and data quality. You will take a lead on financial controls and reporting for key product areas, owning the balance sheet and P&L with a focus on accuracy and compliance. You’ll deliver analysis, identify risks, provide performance insights, and act as a trusted advisor to senior teams. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience within Financial Services or Banking, ideally within large complex accounting structures. You will be able to demonstrate examples of combining traditional financial rigour and driving change and taking a lead on transformational projects and modernising processes. What you'll get in return Alongside this being a standout opportunity to influence how a large organisation operates, you'll receive a highly competitive salary of up to £130k + 30% bonus, alongside a brilliant benefits pack and a hybrid working model. The business offers brilliant career progression opportunities, nationally and internationally, whilst joining a well renowned business with a large finance function based in Manchester. Their offices are nearby to public transport, restaurants, shops and local amenities. What you need to do now If 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 about your career. # 4780858

As the Financial Controller you are the guardian of the “Source of Truth. Financial Controller - Street Group. Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within a scaling, high‑growth environment.

Hackajob is collaborating with Street Group to find a Financial Controller based in Manchester. The ideal candidate must be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant experience in a high-growth environment, focusing on strengthening financial controls and leading month-end close processe

Lane7 is seeking a Group Financial Controller based in Manchester or Leeds. This senior leadership role will lead financial strategies, oversee finance operations, and communicate effectively with the board. The ideal candidate has proven experience in financial leadership for multi-site businesses,

We are looking to bring on an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead our Finance team at Senior leadership level to evolve the businesses financial function as we continue to rapidly grow. The Group Financial Director is a senior leadership role responsible for setting and executing the fina

We are looking to bring on an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead our Finance team at Senior leadership level to evolve the businesses financial function as we continue to rapidly grow. Group Financial Controller - Manchester or Leeds Based (Travel to Darlington once a week - Minimum and

We are looking to bring on an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead our Finance team at Senior leadership level to evolve the businesses financial function as we continue to rapidly grow. Expereince as a group financial controller that has previously delivered faster, systemised finance ope

Dalata Hotel Group plc in Manchester is seeking a Financial Controller to manage the finance function of the hotel.

We have a new opportunity for a pro‑active and result‑driven individual to join as a Financial Controller for TMS (Total Marketing Support), a unique and growing division of DS Smith, one of the largest packaging and display manufacturing companies in Europe. Working closely with Group and Divis

Lane7 - Head Office Support in Manchester is searching for a Group Financial Controller. This senior role will lead the finance team and shape financial functions for growth.

Ferox Partners are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing global fashion brand in their search for a talented Group Financial Controller.

Palatine Talent is proud to be exclusively managing the search for a high‑calibre Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly acquisitive and rapidly evolving technology business. Financial reporting and monthly / quarterly stakeholder reporting.

Group or Divisional Financial Controller. Interim Group Financial Controller – Private Equity Backed | ESG / Environmental Services. Interim Group Financial Controller.

A leading entertainment company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller. This senior leadership role involves setting and executing financial strategy across multiple brands. The ideal candidate must have proven leadership experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Movera is seeking a newly qualified ACA to join as a Group Financial Accountant in Stockport. This role supports the Group Financial Controller across diverse financial activities, offering exciting exposure in a growing private equity-backed business. Key responsibilities include the preparation of

Preparation of regular and ad hoc financial and non-financial reporting to assist the PE owner and Board in the management of the business. We’re looking for a newly qualified ACA to join our finance team as a Group Financial Accountant, supporting the Group Financial Controller across the Movera

A global fashion brand is seeking a talented Group Financial Controller to lead finance operations in Manchester.

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Sewell Wallis is currently working with a market-leading, PE backed business, based in Stockport, as they look to recruit a Transactions Analyst to join their high performing investment team in a newly created role. The role offers a unique opportunity to sit at the centre of the business's investment activity, collaborating closely across the business, with teams such as Finance, Asset Management, Capital Markets and FP&A. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a modern, high growth business in a broad, dynamic role. The successful candidate will gain exposure across the full transaction lifecycle and play a key role in both acquisitions and disposals, contributing to deal execution whilst leading on the integration of newly acquired assets across the UK. In addition, there is a significant involvement in investment analysis, performance reporting and strategic initiatives. What will you be doing? Act as a key point of liaison across the business, ensuring seamless coordination on all transactions between Investment and internal teams (AM, Finance, Capital Markets, FP&A) Manage and oversee the handover of acquired assets to internal management teams and panel legal firms, ensuring operational readiness Support engagement with external advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle, acting as a key point of contact for due diligence and execution Support execution of acquisitions and disposals, including analysis of asset and corporate transactions Partner closely with Group Finance to assess financial impacts and coordinate preparation of financial memos Assist with communications and materials for Investment and Asset Management teams Contribute to monthly internal reporting and quarterly shareholder presentations, tracking performance against KPIs Support onboarding performance tracking, including analysis and preparation of presentations for senior stakeholders Provide analytical support to senior leadership as required Evaluate portfolio performance and support asset grading based on specification and risk profile Maintain and enhance acquisitions/onboarding processes and documentation, driving efficiency and best practice Identify and implement process improvements aligned to strategic business objectives Work with the Development team to assess pipeline delivery and its operational and financial impact on the wider businessWhat skills are we looking for? Experience in a relevant analytical role, with demonstrable capability across the skills outlined below Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and clearly present complex datasets Experience or interest in more advanced data analysis techniques and AI applications would be advantageous Part Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA (not essential) Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders A proactive, self-starting individual who demonstrates initiative and problem-solving mindsetWhat's on offer? Hybrid working - 2 days from home Attractive bonus scheme Flexible start and finish times Enhanced pension contributions Study Support Private Healthcare Life Assurance On-site parkingApply below or for more details, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions

Financial Controller Greater Manchester | FMCG | Private Equity Backed Business A fast-paced, private equity-backed FMCG business based in the Greater Manchester area is seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Financial Controller to play a key role in transforming the finance function into a best-in-class operation. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the wider business. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: • Ownership of accurate and timely consolidated management accounts • Production and continuous development of the monthly Board Pack • Monthly group and lender reporting • Preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors • Royalty reporting and lender covenant reporting • Providing insightful commentary and analysis for senior leadership • Working closely with operational teams to improve processes and controls • Supporting the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting capabilities The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Previous experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or stock-led environments • Strong understanding of POP, SOP, and stock systems and their integration with accounting systems • Excellent report writing and analytical skills • The confidence and gravitas to engage with senior management, lenders, and external stakeholders • A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive change in a fast-moving business This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey, offering genuine scope for progression and impact. This is a retained role with our agency

Financial Controller Based in Manchester City 5 days on site We're looking for a Financial Controller to join a growing business in Manchester. This is a senior role with real visibility across the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape financial reporting, influence decision-making, and support continued growth. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of financial control and reporting, while acting as a key partner to operational teams. You'll lead a capable team, and play a hands-on role in driving improvements across processes, systems, and commercial insight. The Role You'll be responsible for leading a small team, covering core finance activities including management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow. Alongside this, you'll have oversight of transactional finance teams, ensuring alignment and efficiency across the wider function. This is more than a reporting role - you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to challenge, support and guide decision-making. There's a strong focus on improving margin visibility, understanding profit drivers, and helping the business make better, more informed choices both in the short and long term. You'll also play a key role in driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring consistency with company practices. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control: Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts Take full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring a deep understanding of underlying transactions Ensure robust financial controls are in place, with reconciliations completed and reviewed thoroughly Oversee statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit Manage VAT returns and other compliance requirements Commercial Insight & Analysis: Provide clear, insightful analysis of performance, including variance commentary and emerging trends Develop and enhance KPI reporting across financial and operational metrics Support business leaders with meaningful financial insight to improve profitability and performance Drive improvements in management information, ensuring consistency Business Partnering: Act as a key interface between finance and the wider business Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring risks and opportunities are clearly identified Work closely with operational teams to challenge assumptions and improve financial understanding Present financial information to stakeholders in a clear and engaging way Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting efficiency Increase the use of automation and standardisation across finance activities Collaborate with the finance team to share best practice and drive consistency Team Leadership Lead, develop and support a team, with indirect oversight of a larger transactional team Set clear objectives and KPIs, with regular performance reviews and coaching Build capability within the team and ensure strong succession planning Support recruitment and resource planning where needed About You Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) Strong technical grounding with a keen eye for detail Commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Advanced Excel skills and comfortable working with data to generate insight Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, wants to make a tangible impact, and is comfortable operating at both a strategic and detailed level. 51394CH INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Finance Manager £55,000 – £60,000 | Office-based | Manchester A highly attractive opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-growing UK SME that forms part of a well-established international group. This is a key on-site role, offering real ownership of the local finance function and close involvement with senior management. This position will suit someone commercially minded, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a growing, project-driven business. The Role Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will lead the day-to-day finance function while ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial control in line with group standards. You will also manage and develop one finance team member. Key Responsibilities Lead the month-end close, delivering a fully reconciled trial balance for group reporting Full ownership of the balance sheet, including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets Oversee revenue, billing and receivables, supporting effective cash flow management Preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with group policies Partner with operational leaders on financial matters, including cost control and spend oversight Manage, coach and develop a Finance Administrator Act as the local finance lead, supporting audits and group finance requirements About You Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or Qualified by Experience Proven experience in a hands-on SME finance role Strong technical accounting and balance sheet control Confident working directly with senior stakeholders Ideally experience in construction, engineering, services or project-led environments Comfortable in a fast-paced, office-based setting Why Apply? £55,000–£60,000 salary Key finance role with autonomy and visibility Growing business with the backing of a global group Opportunity to make a real impact as the business scales Similar job roles you may have applied for include - Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Company Accountant, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner. Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role

Finance Graduate Based in Manchester City 5 days a week onsite Paying £26k - 29k DOE A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated Finance graduate to join a busy and fast-paced finance team within a highly successful professional services business. This role offers excellent exposure across a commercial finance function and would suit someone looking to build a long-term career in finance and accounting. Working closely with senior finance leaders, including the Finance Director and Financial Controller, you'll gain hands-on experience across management accounts, commercial reporting, forecasting and financial analysis. The position offers real variety and the chance to work across different areas of finance depending on business needs and your development goals. This is an ideal first step for a graduate who is analytical, ambitious and keen to develop within a supportive and commercially focused environment. Responsibilities: Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts Preparing accruals, prepayments, fixed asset schedules and nominal reconciliations Producing cost analysis and supporting commentary on financial performance Assisting with monthly commercial reporting, including sales and commission calculations Preparing commercial analysis based on reported sales figures Supporting the preparation of commercial quotes Assisting with ledger reviews and finance processing checks Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required About You: A recent graduate in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline Able to demonstrate strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail Comfortable working with large volumes of data and advanced Excel spreadsheets Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively Proactive, adaptable and willing to support different areas of the finance function Confident working independently and delivering accurate, high-quality work Recruitment Timeline CV submission deadline: 29th May Feedback provided by: 3rd June Interviews taking place: 4th, 5th and 8th June If you're looking for a role where you can develop commercially, gain broad finance exposure and work alongside experienced finance professionals, we'd love to hear from you. 51658CH INDMANJ The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

We Do Group is seeking a Financial Controller for their London office, offering a hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days at home). This permanent role involves managing financial control, reporting, and cost management for a rapidly growing outdoor media platform. The ideal candidate will ha

A growing SME in Manchester is seeking a Financial Controller to help drive their business forward.

Review of the Group and subsidiary financial and reporting processes. Review and input on Group Annual and Interim Reports and subsidiary statutory accounts. Proactively managing group and regional liquidity needs while maximising facility usage and deposit returns.

Ashdown Group is seeking a Financial Controller to join their London-based team on an initial six-month contract, potentially leading to a permanent position. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with five years' experience, responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and maintaini

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Group Financial Controller in the United Kingdom to lead financial operations and enhance controls across a sizeable manufacturing group.

A growing international retail firm is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the month-end close and financial reporting processes. Responsibilities include maintaining financial integrity, managing cash flow, and driving process improvements.

This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a small finance team, and improving financial reporting processes. Experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager. If you are an experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager lookin

Thales Group is seeking a Financial Reporting Controller for its Under Water Systems division in Templecombe, UK. This hybrid role involves production of monthly management accounts, financial forecasting, and collaboration with auditors.

Financial Controller or reporting to a Finance Director/CFO. You will take full responsibility for the integrity of financial reporting, month-end close, ERP management, treasury, and controls across the business, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable financial information is available to the le

Broughton Group is seeking a Financial Controller to join their PE backed business located near Tottenham Court Road. This role ensures effective financial management and drives continual service improvement.

Reporting into the UWS Finance Director you will be responsible for the Production of Monthly Management Accounts, BOR and Magnitude Reporting, Balance sheet reconciliations and data, Production of MYB, SBP and other financial forecasts as appropriate, liaison with external and internal auditors tog

EquiTalent is looking for an Interim Group Financial Controller for an initial 6-month engagement on a hybrid working basis, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office. A strong background in Financial Services or Asset Management, along with deep experience in Financial Controls and exceptional stakeh

Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking to step back from full time hours, without stepping back from the quality of your work? I am now partnering exclusively with a well‑funded, fast‑growing York based SME to find a Financial Controller on a part‑time or reduced hours basis - the

Do you live for the rush of a fast-paced environment? Are you a wizard with numbers who can also tell the story behind the data? We are one of London's most exciting FinTech scale-ups, and we're looking for a Powerhouse Financial Controller to be the engine room of our global expansion!. As our Fina

Trinity House Group are exclusively partnering with a market leading SME business, to recruit a Financial Controller, based in Derby. You will also complete the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting, providing commentary and insights. Provide financial information and oversee the day to day

Stanton House is looking for a Group Financial Controller to establish financial control and governance across a rapidly growing platform. The candidate will lead financial integration of acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with investor expectations and compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.

Headstar is seeking a Group Financial Controller based in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead group reporting, financial control, and partner with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong group consolidation experience and a proactive mindset, with ambition towards FD

Our client, a leading Global Hedge Fund is looking for a Qualified Financial Controller to join their growing Finance function responsible for financial reporting, financial analysis and strategic initiatives. The role will be wide reaching and covers all elements of Financial Control running variou

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our Castle Donington office. More about the Financial Controller role…. Finance Director and are responsible for the production of weekly, monthly and annual financial reporting and forecas

CL Recruitment Group is seeking a Financial Controller based in Manchester. This experienced professional will oversee financial management, regulatory reporting, and compliance with UK regulatory frameworks. Responsibilities include managing financial performance, leading budgeting processes, and e

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited (ASX:PNI) is a leading Australian-based multi-affiliate investment management firm. Offshore fund financial management and monitoring including budgets and forecasts. Delivery of insightful financial analysis.

Axon Moore Group Ltd is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller for their site in Cheshire, United Kingdom. This key role involves overseeing financial operations in the motor retail sector, managing a small team, ensuring financial controls, and compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate w

The Ship Controller is responsible for supervising the financial operations onboard Azamara ships, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant management of financial processes for the entire vessel. The Inventory Managers, who oversee hotel procurement and inventory operations, and Marine Store Con

We are recruiting for one of our key clients in the Manchester area, for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the financial management, control, and regulatory reporting of the business in line with UK regulatory requirements. Internal Controls & Risk Management: develop, implement, and ma