Financial Controller

Sowena Group are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed business based in South Manchester to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a broad and hands-on role, working closely with the Finance Director and wider senior leadership team. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while playing a key role in improving reporting, controls and processes as the business continues to scale. The Role

• Oversee reporting and MI production
• Manage and develop a small finance team
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and provide meaningful analysis to the senior leadership team
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow forecasting
• Develop and improve financial controls, processes and reporting systems
• Provide commercial insight into business performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Work closely with operational teams to improve financial performance and decision-making
• Support the Finance Director with board and investor reporting
• Assist with year-end audit and statutory accounts
• Play a key role in the ongoing development and professionalisation of the finance function
• Support wider projects associated with the company's continued growth and private equity ownership About You We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong technical grounding and experience operating in a fast-paced, growing business. You'll ideally have experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or high-growth environment and be comfortable working in a role that combines financial control, management reporting and commercial analysis. The successful candidate will be hands-on, commercially minded and confident dealing with stakeholders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a finance function and play a significant role in a growing business.