Financial Controller – Manchester (Part-Time, Self-Employed)

Financial Controller Manchester (Part-Time Self-Employed)

Manchester 35 per Hour Minimum 2 Days Per Week Onsite

Help Ambitious SMEs Grow with Better Financial Leadership

Are you an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys working closely with business owners and making a genuine commercial impact

Were looking for a hands-on commercially minded finance professional to support a growing owner-managed businesses in Manchester. This is not a traditional back-office finance role. Youll be a trusted advisor providing insightful financial guidance strengthening controls driving performance improvements and helping leadership teams make informed strategic decisions.

If you enjoy translating numbers into action influencing business decisions and building strong client relationships wed love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

As a Financial Controller youll work directly with the business owner and senior leadership team acting as their trusted finance partner. Youll provide robust financial management while delivering meaningful commercial insights that support growth profitability and cash flow.

This is a client-facing self-employed role requiring a minimum commitment of two days per week onsite in Manchester to build effective working relationships and provide hands-on support.

There may also be opportunities to work with additional clients as our portfolio continues to grow.

What Youll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Commercial Insight

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and board packs.

• Deliver meaningful KPI reporting and performance analysis.

• Analyse revenue margins profitability stock performance and operational costs.

• Provide commercial recommendations to improve profitability and business performance.

• Support leadership teams by translating financial data into practical actions.

Budgeting Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

• Lead budgeting and annual planning processes.

• Produce rolling forecasts and scenario planning models.

• Develop and maintain detailed cash flow forecasts.

• Identify risks opportunities and key performance drivers.

• Support strategic planning and investment decisions.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with business owners and senior stakeholders.

• Provide financial challenge and support around key business decisions.

• Assist with growth planning pricing strategies profitability reviews and investment opportunities.

• Build confidence in financial reporting across the wider business.

Financial Controls & Process Improvement

• Review and strengthen financial controls and governance.

• Improve reporting processes and finance systems.

• Ensure robust controls around purchasing cash management stock and operational processes.

• Drive continuous improvement and finance best practice.

Team Leadership

• Support develop and mentor existing finance team members where required.

• Review work and help maintain high standards across finance operations.

What Were Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• ACA ACCA CIMA qualified or qualified by experience.

• Minimum 3 years UK-based experience working as a Financial Controller.

• Experience supporting SMEs and owner-managed businesses.

• Strong management accounting and board reporting experience.

• Extensive budgeting forecasting and cash flow management expertise.

• Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills.

• Experience improving financial controls processes and reporting.

• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships confidently.

• Strong working knowledge of Xero.

• Available to attend client sites in Manchester for a minimum of two days per week.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Sage and/or QuickBooks.

• Financial modelling and scenario planning expertise.

• Experience leading or developing finance teams.

About You

Youll be someone who:

• Enjoys working directly with business owners and leadership teams.

• Takes a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• Is commercially astute and naturally curious.

• Can confidently challenge and influence decision making.

• Builds strong trusted relationships quickly.

• Communicates complex financial information in a straightforward way.

• Thrives in a hands-on client-facing environment.

About The Part-Time Finance People

At The Part-Time Finance People we help ambitious SME owners build more profitable scalable and enjoyable businesses.

Our approach goes beyond traditional finance support. We partner with our clients to provide practical commercially focused financial leadership that helps them improve profitability strengthen cash flow and make better business decisions.

We are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and supportive environment where talented professionals can thrive and make a genuine impact.

Interested

If youre an experienced Financial Controller looking for a flexible role where you can work closely with ambitious business owners and make a visible difference wed love to hear from you.