Financial Controller

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing business in Nottingham is seeking a driven Financial Controller to manage day-to-day finance operations and provide financial insight. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in finance, strong compliance knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact the company's long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead.
• Strong grasp of financial operations, compliance, and internal controls.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting.
• Oversight of transactional finance.
• Cashflow forecasting and reporting.
• Support with audit preparation and internal controls.

Skills

Financial operations understanding

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in finance systems

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Financial Controller
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £50,000 £55,000

A fast-growing business based in Nottingham is seeking a driven and commercially astute Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day finance operations and support the leadership team with robust financial insight.

Within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, the business is looking for someone who is hands-on, process-focused, and ready to take ownership of the full finance function, reporting into an experienced CFO and MD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting

• Oversight of transactional finance (AP, AR, bank reconciliations, credit control)

• Payroll management and collaboration with HR

• Cashflow forecasting and reporting

• Statutory compliance and timely filings

• Process improvements across finance and HR functions

• Support with audit preparation and internal controls

• Development and mentoring of junior finance staff

• Cross-department collaboration to improve financial visibility

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead

• Strong grasp of financial operations, compliance, and internal controls

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Confident user of modern finance systems and tools

• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

• Ideally, professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), though part-qualified candidates with relevant experience or those qualified by experience will also be considered

• A high level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to make a tangible impact within a growing business, with the opportunity to shape the finance function and contribute to long-term strategic goals.