Financial Controller - Fashion

FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1)

MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE

65,000 TO 75,000 + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders.

Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally. This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

• Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team
• Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks
• Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues
• Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities
• Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting
• Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams
• Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits
• Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement
• Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performance

THE PERSON:

• CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export.
• Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance
• Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
• Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities
• Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations
• Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies
• A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growth

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration.

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