Financial Controller

Diabetesstories; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller based in Derby. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing and intercompany pricing.
• Skilled in budget management, reporting, and taxation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and oversee all financial operations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (HFM preferred)

Job description

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Job title: Financial Controller

Location: Derby

Salary: Negotiable Dependant on Experience

Hours: Mon - Fri 40 hours

Purpose Of The Financial Controller Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the finance team and oversee all financial operations. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and provide strategic support to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities For a Financial Controller

• Key member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the MD and parent company.
• Lead, appraise, and develop the finance team.
• Drive continuous improvement and support cross-functional finance projects.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Upload financial data and commentary to the parent company via HFM (or similar ERP).
• Monitor cashflow and oversee transactional finance (AP, AR, credit control).
• Ensure accurate payroll, VAT, Intrastat, and HMRC reporting.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and group standards.
• Liaise with auditors and support financial year-end processes.
• Deliver KPI, cost, margin, and ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Review financial plans to identify margin and profitability improvements.
• Ensure accuracy of fixed asset and capex reporting with ROI analysis.
  
  

Key Requirements For a Financial Controller

• Qualified Accountant (ICAEW/CIMA/ACCA)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing and intercompany pricing
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems (HFM preferred)
• Skilled in budget management, reporting, and taxation compliance
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and problem-solving skills
  
  

Please contact Alice @ The Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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