Otto James Consulting is retained in a search and selection process to recruit a newly created position of Divisional Financial Controller.

Our partner is an international Tech.org with operations across Europe, Asia and North America, and a head office stationed in Manchester City Center. A fast‑paced, AIM listed, acquisitive, £175 million turnover organisation with a growing footprint across the .com sector. The client is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, driven by both organic performance and a robust M&A pipeline. With strong private backing and a clear strategy, 2025 was a stellar year and 2026 looks to another double‑digit growth.

The Role

As Financial Controller you will spearhead commercial insight and support across your area. You will work directly with the CFO to drive M&A activity from financial due diligence to post‑deal integration and performance.

Key Deliverables

• Manage and coordinate reporting processes for the group to meet agreed deadlines including statutory accounts, monthly flash result, monthly management accounts, cost control and profit forecasts
• Develop value‑add MI that provides insight on business performance – increase the level of data analytics in the group to support decision‑making and financial plans/forecasts
• Manage the month‑end closure process working across the business and the Head of Commercial – including journals for sales rebates & internal recharge, payroll, TBs to general ledger and corporation tax
• Prepare and review management reports to ensure accurate formatting, meaningful budget and prior‑year comparisons, appropriate financial provisions, sensible cost apportionment and clear, insightful commentary for decision‑making
• Ensure statutory accounts are produced in accordance with all legal, accounting & auditing standards
• Ensure adequate provision is made for stock, bad debts, credit notes, rebates and any other relevant provisions
• Drive strategic process including 3‑year plans, budgets and forecasts
• Ensure suitable accounting systems are in place and participate in the development and selection of new systems
• Ensure corporation tax computations are prepared accurately and VAT is accounted for – assist and participate in R&D tax credits claim process
• Provide succinct and relevant commentary through analysis to highlight any risks/opportunities to senior stakeholders

Your Profile

• Applicants must be qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA and able to demonstrate how they have provided commercial and strategic support to an organization

Salary & Benefits

Our client is looking at c£75,000 to £81,000 basic salary plus

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension (6 % matched)
• Home working 2–3 days per week
• Personal and company performance bonus
• Training & development budget
• Monthly wellness budget

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom