Deputy Financial Controller

JM&Co. Recruitment Ltd; Brackley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist insurance company based in Brackley seeks a Deputy Financial Controller. This senior finance role involves supporting the finance team, preparing reports, and ensuring effective financial operations. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, relevant experience, and strong Excel skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000, along with benefits including annual leave and professional development support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Comprehensive travel insurance

Access to mental health support

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Support for further training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience interrogating and reconciling accounts.
• Ability to communicate confidently with board members.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with reporting and credit control.
• Prepare management information and reports.
• Perform reconciliations and journal entries.
• Collaborate across departments for financial operations.

Skills

Degree level qualification in Accounting or Finance

Proven experience in a senior finance role

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Experience with financial systems

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Professional finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Deputy Financial Controller - Brackley (Hybrid After Training)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Deputy Financial Controller Role

Our client, a respected and award-winning specialist / niche insurance business, is seeking a proactive and experienced Deputy Financial Controller to join their finance and operations team in Brackley, Northamptonshire.

This senior-level finance position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller, take on leadership responsibilities, and contribute to the company's financial strategy.

Deputy Financial Controller - Key Skills and Experience

• Education / Professional: Degree level qualification in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent finance-focused subject and/or a recognised professional finance qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience: Proven experience working in a finance role at a similar senior level ideally in a comparable business.
• Technical: Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel (e.g. pivot tables, SUMIF, VLOOKUP).
• Financial Knowledge: Must have experience interrogating and reconciling accounts across financial systems - asking critical questions, tracing and identifying discrepancies, and resolving them.

Deputy Financial Controller - Personal Attributes

• Confident communicating with board members, investors, and colleagues at all levels (financial and non-financial).
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Proactive, taking personal responsibility for the timeliness and quality of your work.
• A team player who can work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Capable of critically evaluating and assessing procedures and policies.
• Equipped with strong problem-solving skills and good time management.
• Adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing and evolving company environment.
• Someone with a "can-do" attitude and the ability to learn quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with reporting, credit control, premium and commission payments.
• Prepare accurate management information (MI) and reports for the Board of Directors.
• Perform complex reconciliations and journal entries with precision.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Deputise for the Financial Controller as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls.

Work Schedule and Hybrid Working

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 1 hour for lunch.
• Fully office-based in Brackley for the first 2-3 months (depending on the individual's needs and those of the business) to build knowledge of the role, team, and systems.
• Hybrid working thereafter - typically 3 days from home and 2 days in the office.
• Candidates must live within approximately 40 minutes of Brackley to allow for occasional short-notice business meetings.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Insurance & Protection: Comprehensive travel insurance (for employees and family), Death in service cover, Comprehensive personal accident insurance
• Pension: Two options available, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme if preferred.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health support and online GP services
• Discounts: Employee benefits platform with retail discounts
• Professional Development: Minimum 15 hours CPD annually, with support for further training and qualifications

Location and Commuting

This role is based in Brackley, Northamptonshire. As public transport links to and from Brackley are limited, candidates living in surrounding areas are advised to have access to their own reliable transport.

How to Apply for the Deputy Financial Controller Position

If you have the skills, qualifications, and drive to succeed in a senior finance role, we'd be delighted to hear from you.