Financial Controller
  • England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionFinancial Controller
Leicester
£60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Permanent
Hybrid Working (up to 2 days from home)
Macildowie are working with a fantastic client, based in Leicester, to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for a well-established and growing organisation..
This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a business with a strong heritage, ambitious growth plans and a people-focused culture. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function, leading a capable team whilst providing commercial insight and strategic support to the wider leadership team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing financial controls, enhancing reporting processes and supporting the delivery of the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities*Lead, develop and mentor the finance team
*Manage all day-to-day accounting operations
*Deliver weekly financial KPI reporting
*Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
*Manage annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
*Lead cashflow forecasting and optimisation initiatives
*Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
*Manage VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
*Coordinate annual audit activities and external stakeholder relationships
*Support departmental budget holders with financial performance reviews
*Partner with senior leadership to identify and mitigate business risks
*Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies across the finance function
About You*Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
*Proven experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership position
*Strong management and leadership capability
*Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills
*Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
*Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
*Experience leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits*Annual bonus opportunity
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
*Hybrid working
*Flexible working scheme
*Holiday purchase scheme
*Enhanced family-friendly policies
*Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
*Workplace pension
*Employee discount scheme
*Social events programme
*Christmas shutdown period
Job number 3833696

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Company Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Established in 1993, Macildowie is a market leading recruitment firm, specialising in Human Resources, Accountancy & Finance, Procurement & Supply Cha...
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