Financial Controller

Salary: £60,000 to £62,000 Reporting To:
Group Finance Director

Location:

Hinckley

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to play a key role in leading the financial control, reporting and compliance activities across a multi-entity UK and European business.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and robustness of financial reporting, while maintaining a strong financial control environment. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and wider finance team, you will oversee month-end reporting, balance sheet management, statutory compliance, audit processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with excellent organisational skills, commercial awareness and the ability to drive efficiencies across finance operations.

• Lead the month-end close process across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of management accounts.
• Review and challenge P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
• Maintain a strong financial control framework across the business.
• Support delivery of accurate financial reporting to senior stakeholders.

• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are supported, accurate and regularly reconciled.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain robust audit trails and supporting documentation.

• Support the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple entities.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors and professional advisors.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee group-wide VAT processes and submissions.
• Support audit preparedness and compliance activities.

• Monitor cashflow performance and liquidity requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash reporting processes.
• Work with Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams to improve working capital management.
• Ensure cash forecasting information is accurate and reliable.

• Support and develop finance team members across reporting, AP and AR functions.
• Promote clear ownership, accountability and financial discipline.
• Drive process improvements, efficiencies and standardisation across finance operations.
• Support cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Support finance systems enhancements and optimisation projects.
• Assist with ERP improvements, including Business Central and related finance platforms.
• Contribute to shared service and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure finance processes remain scalable, controlled and fully documented.

• Lead the external audit process from a finance perspective.
• Ensure accurate and timely provision of audit information.
• Identify control weaknesses and implement corrective actions.
• Strengthen financial governance and operational controls across the business.

• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.
• Experience managing month-end reporting and financial close processes.
• Strong background in financial controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Experience working within multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments.
• Experience managing external audits and working with professional advisors.
• Strong VAT and financial compliance knowledge.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing finance teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of cashflow, profitability and operational performance.

• Qualified by Experience (QBE), part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability.
• Experience working with ERP and finance systems.
• Professional accounting qualification desirable but not essential for experienced candidates.

• Experience supporting European operations.
• Experience in retail, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution or other fast-paced commercial…