Finance Manager - Financial Accounting & Controls

Investigo are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading organisation to recruit a Financial Accounting Manager , Leicester - 2 days office based
. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of financial reporting, lead a high-performing team, and play a key role in driving process improvement across a growing business.

Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, FP&A, Finance Business Partners, and operational teams, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while helping to shape and modernise the finance function.

This role offers a blend of technical accounting, team leadership, and business transformation. You'll lead key aspects of the month-end process, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure robust financial controls are embedded across the organisation.

Beyond the day-to-day reporting responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to challenge existing processes, implement efficiencies, and support the development of a scalable finance function capable of supporting future business growth.

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Take ownership of key balance sheet and P&L areas, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and journals.
• Analyse financial performance, highlighting key risks, trends, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Management Accountants and Assistant Accountants.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, focusing on standardisation, automation, and efficiency.
• Partner with FP&A, Finance Business Partners, and operational teams to provide technical accounting support and financial insight.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, systems improvements, and process optimisation projects.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are consistently achieved whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and control.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent leadership skills.

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Strong financial accounting and reporting experience within a complex business environment.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or developing finance teams.
• Proven experience managing month-end close processes and delivering high-quality financial reporting.
• A track record of improving controls, processes, and ways of working.
• Experience driving automation and efficiency initiatives within finance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.