Finance Manager/Controller

My client, one of the UK's leading real estate companies, are looking to recruit a technically strong, commercially savvy Finance Manager/Controller to join their stunning offices in South Manchester.

This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in financial management, statutory reporting, and audit delivery for a diverse portfolio of entities, all whilst managing a small team. You will be empowered to make a real impact by partnering with operations and senior stakeholders, providing clear financial insight and constructive support for decision-making.

The organisation is renowned for its customer-first approach, commitment to sustainability, and investment in technology-driven platforms that enhance both employee experience and business performance.

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking for a step up into a true management role, where you will be expected to lead from the front and take full financial responsibility for your own portfolio of companies.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a team responsible for accounting and financial control across multiple property entities and head office management company.
• Own the month-end close process, reviewing outputs and preparing monthly consolidation to ensure accurate reporting delivered on schedule.
• Review management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis to communicate key movements, risks, and performance drivers clearly.
• Prepare statutory accounts and manage external audit processes for relevant entities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Oversee tax compliance matters including VAT and corporation tax returns by collaborating with internal and external specialists.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity closely with FP&A teams to forecast needs and recommend placement of surplus funds appropriately.
• Manage debt monitoring, compliance requirements, and related reporting obligations efficiently.
• Act as a finance business partner to Operations, Cost Centre owners, and other departments by providing timely financial insight and constructive support for operational decisions.
• Enhance cost centre reporting by delivering clear analysis of actual performance versus budgets or forecasts while supporting follow-up actions.
• Work alongside FP&A on transfer pricing activities including methodology development, implementation, review, calculations, and documentation.

What you bring:

• Qualified accountant status with substantial post-qualification experience at manager level.
• Experience gained within real estate or similarly complex environments highly desirable.
• Experience working in organisations characterised by complexity where high-quality outputs must be delivered against fixed deadlines.
• Proven track record in external reporting including statutory accounts preparation and consolidation processes.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS standards coupled with ability to apply technical accounting requirements practically within business contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in financial control including effective month-end procedures and balance sheet reviews.
• Ability to partner constructively with non-finance stakeholders translating financial data into clear actionable business insights.
• Skill in balancing technical accounting demands with commercial priorities across operational areas.
• Experience developing coaching mentoring direct reports fostering accountability strong controls continuous improvement culture.
• Exceptional written verbal communication skills combined with attention to detail explaining complex information concisely clearly.
• Strong interpersonal abilities enabling rapid establishment of positive relationships confidence in constructive questioning challenging outcomes.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

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