Financial ControllerLocation: Derby
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: 6-12 Month FTC
Working Pattern: Hybrid
We are supporting a growing organisation in Derby to appoint a Financial Controller on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract to support the finance function during a key period.
This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash management and process improvement, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities*Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
*Leading month-end close, including journals and first review (eg payroll postings)
*Production of board packs and supporting analysis
*Overhead analysis and forecasting, including monthly reviews with budget holders
*Daily cash management and cashflow forecasting
*Management of invoice finance facility
*Raising sales invoices and supporting commercial discussions
*Managing the audit process across multiple entities
*VAT calculations and submissions (including partial VAT)
*Regulatory submissions (P11D(b), FRS102, ERS)
*Managing outsourced payroll provider and supporting junior finance staff
*Providing holiday cover across key finance processes
*Driving process improvement and supporting ad hoc finance queries
About You*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level or stepping up into the role
*Strong technical and commercial finance experience
*Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
*Strong stakeholder management skills
The Opportunity*6-12 month fixed-term contract
*Derby-based with hybrid working
*£60,000 - £70,000 salary
*Broad role with strong exposure across the business
*Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation