Financial Controller

Pertemps Leicester; Kirby Muxloe; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including bank hols

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Leicester is recruiting a Financial Controller for a privately owned business in the Leicester area. You will lead the finance function, produce monthly accounts, manage budgets and provide strategic financial insight to owners and senior management.

Step into a hands-on role within a small finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting processes, controls and reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Experience in SME or privately owned businesses advantageous.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification would be beneficial.
• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Good understanding of financial reporting and cashflow management.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring colleagues within a finance team.
• Strong IT skills with accounting software/ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Manage budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Oversee cashflow forecasting and financial planning.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate audit preparation and liaise with external accountants.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support owners and senior management.
• Review and improve financial processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and statutory reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Mentoring colleagues

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting software

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), bonus scheme, pension scheme and free on-site parking.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful, privately owned business based in the Leicester area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, taking ownership of the finance function and working closely with business owners and senior management.

As Financial Controller, you'll oversee day-to-day finance operations, lead financial reporting and provide valuable financial insight to support business performance and decision making.

Working as part of a small finance team, this is a varied role offering the opportunity to influence processes, support colleagues and make a genuine contribution to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Managing budgets and providing detailed variance analysis.
• Overseeing cashflow forecasting and financial planning.
• Leading month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinating audit preparation and liaising with external accountants and auditors.
• Providing guidance and support to colleagues within the finance team.
• Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to support business owners and senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company procedures.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and statutory reporting.

About You

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance role.
• Experience working within an SME or privately owned business would be advantageous.
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification would be beneficial, although strong experience and knowledge are more important than formal qualifications.
• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
• A good understanding of financial reporting and cashflow management.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring colleagues within a finance team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work closely with business owners and stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role, balancing day-to-day financial responsibilities with wider commercial support.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a busy environment.