Financial Controller

Marks Sattin Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and enhance organizational performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior finance roles, strong technical accounting skills, and a proven record in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. This role will involve leading a finance team, managing internal controls, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. A degree in Finance or Accounting and a relevant professional qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally at Financial Controller level.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely, financial reporting aligned with accounting standards.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, providing analysis for strategic decisions.
• Manage cash flow to ensure financial resilience and operational agility.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP platforms

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

As Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for strengthening the organisation's overall financial position. You will oversee day-to-day finance operations while working closely with senior leaders to enhance performance, manage risk, and support major organisational change.

This is a broad, influential role that extends well beyond traditional financial control. You will contribute to structural change, systems implementation, and cultural development, helping to shape a modern, forward-looking finance function.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting aligned with relevant accounting standards and regulatory expectations
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, providing clear analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Manage cash flow and working capital to ensure financial resilience and operational agility
• Oversee financial analysis to identify efficiencies, synergy opportunities, and areas for investment
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to tax and statutory requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
• Support major organisational initiatives, including restructuring, systems upgrades, and transformation programmes

Areas of Responsibility

Financial Reporting

• Preparation, review, and interpretation of monthly and annual financial statements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Full ownership of the planning cycle, variance analysis, and forward-looking financial insight

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Maintaining liquidity, optimising working capital, and strengthening cash management processes

Financial Analysis & Strategy

• Conducting ROI assessments, investment evaluations, and scenario modelling to guide decision-making

Compliance & Controls

• Managing internal controls, audits, and compliance with tax and regulatory obligations

Team Leadership

• Building capability within the finance team and fostering a strong performance culture

Business Partnership

• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to influence financial and operational strategy

About You

You are a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in evolving environments and enjoys building robust, reliable finance functions.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally at Financial Controller level
• Strong technical accounting expertise and a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• A track record of delivering high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decisions
• A collaborative leadership style with experience developing and motivating finance teams
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong systems capability, including experience with ERP platforms and advanced Excel skills

Qualifications & Technical Knowledge

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal control frameworks
• Knowledge of corporate finance, tax, and audit processes
• Experience supporting ERP implementations and wider business transformation initiatives

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