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Financial Controller - looking for an Audit Manager

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Your new company
A prestigious and well-known organisation are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team in central Manchester.
Your new role
In this role, you will manage a small finance team and take responsibility for the smooth operation of the daily finance function. You will deal regularly with stakeholders from multiple areas of the business, and manage all the financial processes and controls. In this job, you will report to the Finance Director, and be their second in charge, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial information and take the lead on all strategic management in finance.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be ACA/ACCA qualified, and ideally you will currently be at Audit Manager level in practice looking to make your first move to industry. You will have excellent attention to detail, be a professional and confident communicator with the ability to push back and ask the right questions. You will have management experience, and lead from the front, taking charge of your workload and the operations of the team. You must have a strong technical skill set, and be driven to solve problems and improve processes.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll get in return
In return, you will get a rare opportunity to join a business in this sector, a leader in their industry and a collaborative, family feel team. You will have access to excellent benefits, and work in an environment that encourages professional development.


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