Financial Controller

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Company pension

BUPA healthcare

33 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Employee discounts portal

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Qualified Financial Controller in Coventry to manage group accounting and lead transactional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and experience with budgets and statutory reporting. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and generous holiday leave. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualification is essential.
• Experience managing financial compliance and multiple site operations.
• Strong understanding of budgets, statutory accounting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and consolidation of financial results and forecasts.
• Manage statutory returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee payroll delivery.
• Oversee payroll delivery and collaborate with FP&A for optimal outcomes.
• Mentor and develop the team while driving process improvements and leveraging technology.

Skills

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Experience with budgets

Knowledge of Navision ERP

Background in manufacturing or project accounting

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Navision ERP

Job description

Alexander Daniels is proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Qualified Financial Controller.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of Group accounting, lead transactional and payroll teams, and ensure robust processes and compliance across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of financial results, budgets, and forecasts for Group reporting.
• Manage statutory returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and 13-week cash flow submissions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain the integrity of financial systems.
• Oversee payroll delivery and collaborate with FP&A teams for optimal financial outcomes.
• Mentor and develop your team while driving process improvements and leveraging technology.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and multi-site operations
• Experience with budgets, statutory accounting, and external audits
• Knowledge of Navision ERP
• Background in manufacturing or project accounting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Company pension, life assurance, BUPA healthcare
• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days
• Discretionary bonus, flexi-time, permanent health insurance
• Access to an employee discounts portal

Location: Coventry (Hybrid working)

Type: Permanent

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high‑performing finance team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.