Financial Controller

Location: Leicester (LE3) – Fully Onsite

A long established and highly respected Wholesale/Retail business is creating a new position for a Financial Controller / No.2 in Finance to support the continued growth and evolution of the organisation. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a successful, privately owned group with a strong reputation in its sector.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director
, you will act as their trusted deputy and take responsibility for the day to day running of the finance function at the company’s head office in Leicester.

• Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely reporting
• Lead preparation of management accounts, financial statements and board level reporting
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and internal reporting as part of an ongoing transformation programme
• Business partner with operational and commercial teams to support informed decision making
• Manage, support and develop a small finance team
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and working capital oversight
• Provide robust support to the Finance Director
  , stepping up where required

We’re looking for a driven, hands on finance professional with strong technical and leadership skills.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Solid experience in financial control and management accounting
• Proven track record improving processes, systems and reporting
• Comfortable in a fully onsite position with broad operational exposure
• Clear, confident communicator able to build strong cross functional relationships
• Experience in wholesale, retail, distribution or similar environments
• Background within privately owned or family run businesses

• Annual bonus
• No.2 role reporting directly into the Finance Director
• Long term development and progression opportunities
• A stable, supportive and reputable organisation