Group Financial Controller NEW

Zachary Daniels Recruitment

Group Financial Controller Manchester (City Centre – Hybrid Working, 2 days remote) 100,000 – 120,000 plus 10%+ bonus, excellent benefits Multi-Site Retail and e-commerce

This business is already established, but the next few years will be one of the biggest success stories of the north west.

A well established and high-growth, retail and consumer business with a national footprint is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller. With ambitious growth plans, increasing digital capability, and a strong leadership team in place, this is a business that offers both challenge and opportunity in equal measure.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and wants to play a central role in shaping the future of a large, evolving group.

The Role:

As Group Financial Controller, you’ll lead the financial reporting and control function across the group-ensuring robust financial governance while enabling commercial decision-making. You’ll manage a talented finance team, drive operational efficiency, and support strategic initiatives including transformation and investment projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all group reporting, consolidation, and statutory accounting activities
• Manage the month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate outputs
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and planning across a large multi-entity structure
• Improve internal controls, financial governance, and risk management processes
• Lead and develop a growing finance team across reporting, transactional and FP&A areas
• Support systems and process upgrades, including automation and digitisation projects
• Act as a key business partner to senior operational and commercial stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with tax and audit requirements in collaboration with external partners

About You:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant (preferably practice-trained)
• Experience as a Group FC, Head of Finance or senior Financial Controller in a complex, fast-paced business
• Strong technical skills with excellent attention to detail and commercial acumen
• Proven leader, able to manage, motivate and grow high-performing finance teams
• Experience in multi-site, retail or consumer-led environments highly desirable
• Comfortable working at pace with senior stakeholders in a dynamic setting

Why Apply?

• Be part of what’s likely to become one of the North West’s big success stories in the coming years
• Play a pivotal role in a PE-backed business with clear growth and transformation ambitions
• Modern Manchester HQ with flexible hybrid working (typically 3 days in office)
• Strong leadership exposure, autonomy, and a clear route to Finance Director progression
• Competitive package: 100,000 – 120,000 base + bonus + benefits

If you’re looking for a leadership role with momentum, meaning, and long-term potential, this is a rare opportunity to step into a number two finance role and help shape the journey of a standout northern business.

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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