Financial Controller | MarTech | Seed | Manchester

1 week ago


Greater Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Zanda Full time

Zanda is an Executive Search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VCs, Founders, CEOs, and CFOs when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.


Who is the business?

Zanda is supporting a MarTech startup in Manchester that's currently bootstrapped alongside grant funding. At the moment the business continues to build out their customer base ahead of preparing and raising additional Angel investment which will be used to further build out sales, product and development teams.


This cross-functional team now seeks their first, full time finance hire; and a technically skilled Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join the business and build an insightful and scalable finance function. This role will play a crucial part in the business passing the relevant due diligence processes to be expected in upcoming funding rounds.


The ideal candidate will seek to enjoy a broad, hands-on role working with the business on a day to day basis to build the best commercial product offering possible.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the executive team to establish more effective processes and controls across all areas of financial operations.
  • Help the development of, and adherence to, the company’s financial & accounting processes and policies to maintain a robust control framework.
  • Create, manage, and report the company financial business model that will guide the company and be central to a future fundraising processes.
  • Leading business budgeting and forecasting to support short, medium and long-term business and cashflow planning in collaboration with all key stakeholders.
  • Provide the wider leadership team with support to achieve their objectives and collaborate to deliver business goals, such as detailed product and customer analytics and detailed working capital reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with tax, payments, and licensing requirements.
  • Summarize budget trends, analyse deficiencies, and report variances to executives.
  • Manage tax preparation or liaise with external tax accountants.
  • Play an ad-hoc key role in delivering proposals on commercial opportunities.


What background should you have before you press apply

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CPA or ACCA)
  • Prior experience in a startup, scaleup or high growth SME
  • Previous experience in a similar Finance Manager or Financial Controller role establishing a finance function
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic environment while maintaining high-quality work with attention to detail
  • Proven experience to practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
  • Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
  • In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting
  • Commercially minded with a hands-on, proactive approach


To apply for this role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to Nick House at Zanda.


Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



  • Manchester, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Treehouse Manchester Full time

    Night Front Office Attendant - Manchester, Greater Manchester Grow with us... The Front Office team at Treehouse Hotels are at the heart of every hotel, and our front-of-house staff are some of the most important members of the team, because they are the first to meet our guests. They also have the first opportunity to provide them with impeccable service,...

  • Financial Controller

    1 month ago


    Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1, Manchester, United Kingdom Marks Sattin Full time

    Role - Financial Controller Location - Manchester Salary - Between £70,000 and £80,000 + benefitsMarks Sattin are currently recruiting for a fast-growing online technology business in their search for a Financial Controller to work out of their Manchester office on a hybrid working pattern.The successful candidate will need to be ACA or ACCA qualified with...

  • Financial Controller

    1 month ago


    Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Signet Recruitment and Retention Part time

    Our client is looking for a talented individual to join them on their mission to connect and support the trade community through technology.As a young, dynamic, and ambitious tech start-up, they are committed to making life easier for tradespeople by helping them work smarter, not harder.With rapid weekly growth they are building a brand that creates a...

  • Financial Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1, Manchester, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your new companyYour new company is a recently PE-backed Professional Services SME based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. With an impressive acquisition strategy in place for 2025 they're now looking to recruit a new position as Financial Controller to join their expanding finance team. Your new roleIn your new role as Financial Controller...


  • Middleton, UK, Manchester, United Kingdom Halliday Marx Full time

    Halliday Marx are working exclusively with a UK Manufacturer – a leader in their field - to hire their new Financial Controller.Salary: £60,000 to £90,000 (DOE)The role could be based in Somerset or in the Middleton / Manchester area.4 days in the office ideally.Managing a small team of 3, this role is perfectly suited to an FC or Finance Manager with...

  • Financial Controller

    2 weeks ago


    Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Financial ControllerEnhance your leadership skills by managing a team on the delivery of all relevant product control activities within banking product control in the Finance Transaction Control functionYour daily responsibilities will see you providing the supporting information as required to customers at a senior level in Financial Control...


  • Manchester,, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom TalentEdge Full time

    Financial ControllerBased: Manchester CentreSalary: up to £75k + bonus + benefits + great opportunitiesOur client are an expanding, market-leading SME who are PE backed with a strong 3-5 year growth plan. Looking now for a strong number 2 in finance to support the MD & CFO with strategy and growth whilst overseeing a team of 5 and all day to day finances,...

  • Engineering Manager

    1 month ago


    Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Metroline Manchester Full time

    Engineering Manager / Fleet EngineerLocation: South ManchesterContract: Full time 38 hours per week, permanent As an Engineering Manager / Fleet Engineer with Metroline Manchester you’ll be on site to manage the Engineering function in the depot and report directly to the Engineering Director. Yourself and the Engineering dream team will ensure our...

  • Engineering Manager

    1 week ago


    Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Metroline Manchester Full time

    Engineering Manager / Fleet EngineerLocation: Wythenshawe, South ManchesterContract: Full time 38 hours per week, permanent As an Engineering Manager / Fleet Engineer with Metroline Manchester you’ll be on site to manage the Engineering function in the depot and report directly to the Engineering Director. Yourself and the Engineering dream team will...


  • Manchester,, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Finatal Full time

    Job Title: Interim Financial ControllerLocation: Manchester (5 days per week)Type: Temp to Perm Day Rate: £400 per dayCK10046Finatal is partnering with a dynamic, privately-held consumer products company experiencing rapid growth. As the company prepares to receive a minority investment from a Private Equity Firm, it's entering an exciting phase of...

  • Bid Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom SJC Partners Full time

    Bid Manager – Award Winning Investment BusinessSJC Partners is currently working closely with a high-profile Investment business based in the heart of Manchester to recruit a Bid Manager who will effectively bid manage new debt portfolio transactions across all asset classes.Key responsibilities will include:Leading project planning, scheduling,...

  • Financial Controller

    2 months ago


    Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £45,000 - £65,000

    Finance ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our finance team in Manchester, United Kingdom. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring the company's financial health and compliance with regulations.Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning...

  • Reliability Engineer

    1 month ago


    Greater Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Metroline Manchester Full time

    As our Reliability Engineer you will be focusing on asset management to enhance reliability and availability, working with team members to improve operational efficiency and ensure value for money maintenance expenditure.ResponsibilitiesResponsible to the Engineering Director for ensuring that each depot has sufficient serviceable vehicles to meet...

  • Financial Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Nera Capital Limited Full time

    Company DescriptionNera Capital is a market-leading Litigation Finance company based in Manchester. We are a trusted partner for a select group of law firms, offering specialized financial solutions tailored to their unique needs. Our Consumer sector provides Law Firm Lend funding to empower law firms in pursuing justice for their clients across a diverse...


  • Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1, Manchester, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your new company Your new company is a market leader. They are passionate about new ideas and driven to be the best in the business. Due to an exciting time of growth, they are now looking for a Controls Manager to join their team. Your new role You will work closely with the CFO and FC, working on mitigating risk across the business through effectively...


  • Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom mbf Part time

    Financial Planning AdministratorLocation: Manchester City CentreSalary: Up to £32,000 + Company Benefits + Annual BonusAre you an experienced Financial Planning Administrator looking to take the next step in your career? Join one of the UK's largest and most prestigious Wealth & Investment Management organisations in their stunning Manchester city...

  • Area Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Wigan, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom JD Gyms Full time

    Area Manager - Merseyside / Manchester Reports to: Head of Operations Location: Location Specific The Role and Key Duties RESPONSIBILTIES: Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity within the area. Proactive management of the area’s sales and operations to achieve consistency and excellence in agreed service levels. ...


  • Greater Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom New Chapter Consulting Ltd Full time

    REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Drinks - Manchester areaLocation: Field basedSalary: Up to £39,000 basic + 20% bonus + Company Car + Pension + Healthcare etcNew Chapter Consulting have joined one of the biggest brands in the global drinks industry in the search for a Regional Account Executive. They've grown 20% in the last year due to their effective...

  • Financial Planner

    4 months ago


    Manchester, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Ferguson Dean Full time

    A leading regional financial planning practice are looking for a Financial Planner to join them to take over a portfolio of Private Clients in Manchester. They have close links with a local accountancy firm although are not in a joint venture with them. Clients can be from £250k to £5m but there is no real upper or lower limit; it is dependent on client...


  • Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £35,000 - £45,000

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team at beBee Professionals in Manchester. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of our construction projects, ensuring that costs are controlled and budgets are met.Key...