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Commercial Financial Controller
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Commercial Financial Controller (Part-Time)
Cheadle | 3 Days per Week (22.5 Hours)
£70,000 - £80,000 Pro Rata
Forge Talent is partnering exclusively with a market-leading, private equity-backed business entering an exciting new phase of growth.
Having spent time with the leadership team, what stood out was the quality of the people, the clarity of the vision and the ambition for the future. With strong PE backing and a leading position in its market, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to make a genuine impact.
We're seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Financial Controller who can combine strong financial control with commercial insight, partnering closely with the CEO, Board and investors to support the next stage of the company's growth.
For the right person, this role offers a genuine pathway towards Finance Director as the business continues to scale.
The Opportunity
The role will evolve across two key phases.
Phase 1 – Strengthen the Finance Function
The foundations are already in place, so the focus is on refining and enhancing existing processes rather than leading a major transformation. Key priorities will include:
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- Optimising month-end and reporting processes
- Enhancing board reporting and financial commentary
- Improving MI, data quality and financial insight
- Strengthening controls and governance
- Owning the numbers and providing meaningful analysis to stakeholders
Phase 2 – Drive Commercial Performance
- Business partnering across Sales, Operations and the wider leadership team
- Revenue, margin and profitability analysis
- Customer and contract profitability reviews
- Commercial modelling, pricing and investment appraisals
- Strategic support to the CEO, Board and PE investors
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, understanding what drives performance and using finance to influence decision-making.
You'll be:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Experienced within an SME environment
- Hands-on and comfortable operating in the detail when required
- Commercially focused, with strong FP&A, modelling or commercial finance experience
- Skilled in margin analysis, profitability reporting and business partnering
- Ideally familiar with stock accounting and inventory controls
- Experienced in ABC costing (highly desirable)
- Confident presenting to Boards and PE investors
- Curious, proactive and capable of constructively challenging stakeholders
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This business isn't looking for fractional support. They're looking for someone who wants to become part of the team on a genuine part-time basis, with the opportunity to grow their role as the business grows.
You'll also mentor a high-performing part-qualified accountant with significant potential.
Package
- £70,000 - £80,000 pro rata
- 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced 5% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Bupa cash plan
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful PE-backed business with ambitious growth plans, work alongside an impressive leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of the finance function and wider business.
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