Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Essex is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join their ambitious team. This role involves overseeing financial management and reporting, driving performance, and ensuring compliance. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

CPD and professional membership fees

Pension

Health insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar Financial Controller role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, managing a small team.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Process Improvement

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

ERP

Excel

PowerBI

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Financial Controller

Employer Location: Essex, England, Manningtree

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + bonus & benefits

Closing date: 13 Jun 2025

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Job Details

Your new company

Due to significant growth over the last 5 years and investment, our client is looking to recruit a qualified accountant to join the organisation as Financial Controller working on a hybrid basis at their offices in Manningtree, Essex.

Your new role

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for day-to-day financial management and accounting for the business, monthly management reporting and board pack with analysis and commentary, manage the annual audit, budgeting and forecasting as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. You'll work closely with the senior leadership team to provide strategic insight and drive financial performance.

• Lead the finance function, managing a small team of finance professionals
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and working capital management
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, including ERP and PowerBI.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar Financial Controller or Financial Manager/Senior Management Accountant role
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A keen interest in IT, process improvement, analysis and BI
• Strong experience in ERP and Excel, including modelling and PowerBI
• Experience in a growing or fast-paced business environment is a plus.

What you'll get in return

• Be part of an ambitious and supportive team
• Opportunity to shape and influence the finance function
• Career progression in a growing business
• Training and development
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary in the region of £70,000 to £80,000 plus bonus potential
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• CPD and professional membership fees
• Pension
• Health insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays