Group Financial Controller

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 partnersAbout 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 settingWhy 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 + benefitsIf 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. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH33726 #LI-WJ1