Financial Controller

Location: Leicester Forest East

Financial Controller

Location:

Leicester
Salary:
Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), bonus scheme, pension scheme and free on-site parking.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful, privately owned business based in the Leicester area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, taking ownership of the finance function and working closely with business owners and senior management.

As Financial Controller, you'll oversee day-to-day finance operations, lead financial reporting and provide valuable financial insight to support business performance and decision making.

Working as part of a small finance team, this is a varied role offering the opportunity to influence processes, support colleagues and make a genuine contribution to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.

• Managing budgets and providing detailed variance analysis.

• Overseeing cashflow forecasting and financial planning.

• Leading month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Coordinating audit preparation and liaising with external accountants and auditors.

• Providing guidance and support to colleagues within the finance team.

• Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and reporting procedures.

• Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to support business owners and senior management.

• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company procedures.

• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and statutory reporting.

About You

To be successful in this Financial Controller position, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance role.

• Experience working within an SME or privately owned business would be advantageous.

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification would be beneficial, although strong experience and knowledge are more important than formal qualifications.

• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.

• A good understanding of financial reporting and cashflow management.

• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring colleagues within a finance team.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work closely with business owners and stakeholders across the business.

• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on role, balancing day-to-day financial responsibilities with wider commercial support.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a busy environment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a finance function, work closely with business owners and play an important role in the continued success of a privately owned business, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to find out more about this Financial Controller opportunity in Leicester