Financial Controller

JS Recruitment UK; Castleford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller to join a senior leadership team. This role involves leading a finance team, ensuring financial health of a business with over £25m turnover, and preparing comprehensive management accounts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience at the controller level and thrive in a collaborative environment, driving process improvements and supporting strategic goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years at Financial Controller level.
• Experience managing a turnover of £25m+.
• Track record of leading a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Manage financial operations and compliance.
• Prepare management accounts and budgets.
• Compile monthly board packs.
• Manage cashflow and financial stability.
• Oversee payroll, invoicing, and accounts preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in SAGE 50

Advanced Excel

Education

Fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or QBE

Tools

SAGE 50

Advanced Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

We re partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a talented Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and people-focused finance professional to join the senior leadership team as Number 1 in Finance.

This is a hands-on role where you ll not only lead and develop a small, dedicated finance team but also roll up your sleeves and deliver at the highest level. You ll be responsible for the financial health of a business with a turnover of £25m+ playing a pivotal role in shaping strategy and supporting growth.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the finance team, creating a collaborative, supportive and high-performing culture.

• Take ownership of the company s financial operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

• Prepare, review, and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and board reports.

• Compile and deliver comprehensive monthly board packs, providing insights and strategic guidance.

• Manage and report on cashflow across the group, ensuring financial stability and supporting business growth.

• Oversee payroll and pensions, customer invoicing, debt management, VAT, PAYE, and annual accounts preparation.

• Work closely with the senior leadership team, acting as a key business partner and trusted advisor.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including accountants and banks.

• Drive process improvements and support the company s long-term strategic goals.

About You

We re looking for a team-orientated, motivated, and driven finance professional who thrives in a leadership role while remaining comfortable with the detail. You ll be the type of leader who leads from the front, inspires confidence and enjoys being in the thick of it with your team.

Essential Experience/Skills:

• Fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with at least 5 years at Financial Controller level

• Proven experience of managing a turnover of £25m+.

• Strong track record of leading and developing a finance team.

• Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.

• Proficiency in SAGE 50 and advanced Excel.

• Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills.

• A proactive, positive and commercially astute mindset.

Why Join

• Be a key member of the leadership team in a growing and ambitious company.

• Play a central role in shaping the future success of the business.

• Work in a collaborative, team-focused environment where your contribution is valued.