Financial Controller

Austin Fraser; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to lead their finance function in a growing business. This exciting role involves overseeing management accounts, year-end processes, and budgeting while providing strategic insight to drive commercial success. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset, ready to shape the finance function in a collaborative environment. If you are a hands-on finance leader looking for your next challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Qualified accountant with a track record in managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and manage financial operations efficiently.
• Oversee management accounts and ensure smooth year-end processes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Commercial Acumen

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Are you a dynamic and experienced finance professional looking for a leadership role in a growing business? My client is seeking a Financial Controller to take full responsibility for their finance function, working five days a week in their Warwickshire office.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will lead the finance function, ensuring the efficient management of financial operations and providing strategic insight to support business growth. Key responsibilities include:

Management Accounts - Overseeing the production of timely and accurate management accounts.
Year-End Accounts & Audit - Ensuring smooth year-end processes and liaising with external auditors.
Budgeting & Forecasting - Leading the budgeting process and delivering accurate financial forecasts.
Business Partnering - Working closely with operational colleagues to provide financial insight and drive commercial success.
Continuous Improvement - Identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes and efficiencies.
People Management - Leading and developing the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and driven finance professional who:

Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Has proven leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
Possesses a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and the ability to work effectively with non-financial colleagues.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience).
Full-time office-based role in Warwickshire.
An opportunity to lead and shape the finance function in a growing organisation.

If you are a hands-on finance leader ready for your next challenge, apply now!