Group Financial Controller

Manchester Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
The Group Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and delivering strategic financial guidance within the not-for-profit sector. Based in Manchester, this permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
  • Permanent, full time role
  • NFP and joining a team going through an exciting transformation.

About Our Client

The organisation operates within the not-for-profit industry and is well-regarded for its contributions to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, it offers a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Job Description



You'll oversee financial accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance.

You'll lead a high-performing team, strengthen financial controls, and drive forward automation and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and insight.

You'll also be a strategic business partner across the organisation - supporting projects, shaping financial strategy and ensuring the organisation remains financially resilient and future-ready.Financial Leadership & Transformation - Through championing the organisations values, you will lead continuous improvement in the finance control function and support delivery of the rolling three-year financial strategy. You will play a key role in driving efficiency through digital tools, automation, and streamlined processes.

Technical & Regulatory Excellence - You will take the lead in month-end close, statutory accounts preparation and maintain our compliance with accounting, tax and audit standards. You will be our senior subject matter expert on VAT, pensions and regulatory reporting.

Reporting & Insight - Use your expertise to deliver timely, accurate financial statements and management information, delivering meaningful insight to develop how we use data and reporting to enhance transparency, decision-making and operational performance.

Stakeholder Management - Make an impact through building trusted relationships with auditors, pension advisers, insurers, banks and regulators. You will act as a key business partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sound financial decisions.

Risk & Governance - Be instrumental in upholding robust internal controls, leading audits, manage compliance and supporting organisational fraud prevention.

Leadership & Development - Empower your team through inspiring, coaching and developing them to deliver excellence and foster a culture of learning, accountability and innovation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Group Financial Controller should have:

  • Professional qualifications in accounting, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management within the not-for-profit industry.
  • Strong understanding of financial compliance and reporting standards.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools to streamline operations.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 per annum.
  • Permanent position based in Manchester with opportunities to make a real difference.
  • Flexible working - 1 day a week required in Manchester
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment in the not-for-profit sector.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.



If you're looking to take the next step in your career as a Group Financial Controller in Manchester, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Alastair Riley
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6866064
Phone number
+44 1618 286 207

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alastair Riley
Consultant phone
+44 1618 286 207
Job reference
JN-102025-6866064