Financial Controller

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Employee discount scheme

Social events programme

Christmas shutdown period

Job summary

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention is partnering with a Leicester based business to appoint a Financial Controller. You will lead the finance function, mentor the team and provide commercial insight to support growth.

Reporting to the CFO, you will own financial controls, drive reporting improvements and oversee budgeting and forecasting. The role offers hybrid working (up to 2 days from home) and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
• Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong management and leadership capability.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team
• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations
• Deliver weekly financial KPI reporting
• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Manage annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Lead cashflow forecasting and optimisation initiatives
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Manage VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Coordinate annual audit activities and external stakeholder relationships
• Support departmental budget holders with financial performance reviews
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and mitigate business risks
• Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies across the finance function

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Financial Controller
Leicester
£70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Permanent
Hybrid Working (up to 2 days from home)

Macildowie are working with a fantastic client, based in Leicester, to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for a well-established and growing organisation

This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a business with a strong heritage, ambitious growth plans and a people-focused culture. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function, leading a capable team whilst providing commercial insight and strategic support to the wider leadership team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing financial controls, enhancing reporting processes and supporting the delivery of the company's long-term growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team
• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations
• Deliver weekly financial KPI reporting
• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Manage annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Lead cashflow forecasting and optimisation initiatives
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Manage VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Coordinate annual audit activities and external stakeholder relationships
• Support departmental budget holders with financial performance reviews
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and mitigate business risks
• Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies across the finance function

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Proven experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership position
• Strong management and leadership capability
• Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Social events programme
• Christmas shutdown period