CL Recruitment Group

We are recruiting for one of our key clients in the Manchester area, for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the financial management, control, and regulatory reporting of the business in line with UK regulatory requirements. The role ensures compliance with PRA and FCA standards, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the Board in safeguarding assets and ensuring financial sustainability. Key Responsibilities: financial management & reporting; prepare accurate monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102); lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes; monitor financial performance, including capital adequacy, liquidity, and loan portfolio performance; maintain and oversee the integrity of the general ledger and financial systems Regulatory Compliance; ensure full compliance with PRA and FCA; prepare and submit regulatory returns; act as the main point of contact for regulators Internal Controls & Risk Management; develop, implement, and maintain effective financial controls and governance frameworks; support the risk management framework; identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime requirements Treasury & Liquidity Management; monitor cash flow and ensure adequate funding for lending activities; oversee investment of surplus funds within regulatory limits Audit & Governance; coordinate external audits process ; prepare financial reports for the Board and relevant committees ; support the production of the Annual Report Payroll & Tax; oversee payroll, pensions (auto-enrolment), and HMRC compliance and any other statutory obligations; Team Leadership; manage and develop finance team members; promote strong financial discipline and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and financial modelling skills; excellent attention to detail and governance awareness; ability to communicate effectively with Boards and regulators. Fully CIMA qualified Accountant with significant experience in a senior finance role within financial services. Hybrid role with 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 WFH. Please send through your fully updated CV for immediate consideration and to receive full job description and details of the business.

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join one of our leading clients in the Abercynon area, where you will help to drive effective, legally compliant, and people-focused practices across the site. This is a generalist role covering Employee Relations, Recruitment, Polices and Procedures and you will support across exciting projects. A varied and fast paced role and ideally you will come from a manufacturing or warehouse background. You will be responsible for a large team. If you are a hands-on HR professional, looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a friendly team -this is most certainly for you! The main responsibilities would be the following: working as the face of HR throughout the business, working proactively to build relationships with Management, guiding and coaching within all areas of HR; involved with Employee Relations throughout the business, HR policies and processes in addition to having an engagement focus; working on key HR projects, partnering with stakeholders to achieve business objectives; focusing on Culture & Engagement throughout the business developing planning within these areas; facilitating discussions on various wider areas of HR, challenging and supporting with practical resolutions; working on disciplinaries and areas of grievance, looking at overall performance and absence management. Ideally with CIPD qualified or with hands on experience within a decision-making HR role; proven experience with managing Employee Relations; experience of relationship building and challenging situations with the right approach, to ensure a satisfactory resolution; able to implement and work effectively with change to lead transformation; strong knowledge of HR policy and legislation; experience within all key HR business cycles, including performance management, succession planning, etc For immediate consideration, please send through your CV. We are unable to reply to every individual application, however if your skills and experience meet the above criteria, we will be in contact with you.