Commercial Financial Controller – Hands-On & Growth (Leicester)

Pertemps Leicester; Kirby Muxloe; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including bank hols

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Leicester is recruiting a Financial Controller for a privately owned business in the Leicester area. You will lead the finance function, produce monthly accounts, manage budgets and provide strategic financial insight to owners and senior management.

Step into a hands-on role within a small finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting processes, controls and reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Experience in SME or privately owned businesses advantageous.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification would be beneficial.
• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Good understanding of financial reporting and cashflow management.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring colleagues within a finance team.
• Strong IT skills with accounting software/ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Manage budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Oversee cashflow forecasting and financial planning.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate audit preparation and liaise with external accountants.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support owners and senior management.
• Review and improve financial processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and statutory reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Mentoring colleagues

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting software

Job description

Pertemps Leicester is recruiting a Financial Controller for a privately owned business in the Leicester area. You will lead the finance function, produce monthly accounts, manage budgets and provide strategic financial insight to owners and senior management.

Step into a hands-on role within a small finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting processes, controls and reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.