Financial Controller

Hamilton Woods; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance business in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. This leadership role involves overseeing daily finance operations, managing a finance team, and driving financial performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to shape finance function

Exposure to strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in financial roles.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily finance operations and management reporting.
• Lead and mentor a finance team, fostering high performance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing, forward-thinking business based in Leicestershire. This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the Finance Director, and will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance operations, financial reporting, and team management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving controls, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely management reporting.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, board packs, and financial analysis to support senior leadership.
• Own the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with departmental heads to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, systems, and reporting processes.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and balance sheet integrity.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including year-end audit.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge where necessary.
• Support the Finance Director with strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and business planning projects.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the finance function within a successful, expanding business.
• Strong exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.