Financial Controller

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment in Derbyshire is seeking a Financial Controller. The role integrates strategic leadership with hands-on finance control across multiple streams, reporting to senior leadership, and influencing business performance.

You will lead a multi-entity finance team, deliver robust reporting, manage cash flow and working capital, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting expertise
• Experience leading and developing finance teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong systems and Excel capabilities, with an appetite for improving processes

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
• Oversee the production of accurate and timely monthly management information
• Take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance activities
• Manage cash flow, working capital and balance sheet integrity
• Support budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making processes
• Act as a key contact for external advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies
• Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across finance operations
• Partner with operational leaders to provide insight and challenge where required
• Ensure statutory and tax-related obligations are met in a timely manner

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Qualified by experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller Derbyshire £65k + Car Allowance + Bonus + benefits Hybrid

Are you an experienced finance leader looking for a role that combines strategic influence with hands-on financial control? Do you enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and partnering with operational stakeholders in a fast-moving commercial environment?We are working exclusively with a well-established, multi-entity organisation that plays a significant role within its sector across the UK. As a result of continued growth and development, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Financial Controller to join the leadership team and take ownership of a complex and varied finance function.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll be responsible for leading an established finance team, overseeing financial operations across multiple business streams, and ensuring robust financial reporting and governance. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting decision-making, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. The position offers genuine breadth, exposure to a diverse operational landscape, and the chance to influence both the finance function and wider business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
• Oversee the production of accurate and timely monthly management information
• Take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance activities
• Manage cash flow, working capital and balance sheet integrity
• Support budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making processes
• Act as a key contact for external advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies
• Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across finance operations
• Partner with operational leaders to provide insight and challenge where required
• Ensure statutory and tax-related obligations are met in a timely manner

About You

We are keen to speak with commercially minded finance professionals who combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability. You'll likely offer:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting expertise
• Experience leading and developing finance teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong systems and Excel capabilities, with an appetite for improving processes

What’s on Offer?

• A visible and influential leadership position with a defined route to FD for the right individual
• Broad exposure across multiple business activities and stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape and enhance an established finance function
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation

If you’re looking for a varied Financial Controller opportunity where you can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.