Financial Controller

Hirexo Talent Partners Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology services company based in Leicester seeks an experienced Financial Controller. The role involves managing audit, tax, treasury, and finance governance while overseeing Accounts Payable and Receivable. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong technical expertise and a background in Big 4 or Top 10 practices. The position offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus benefits including a profit share bonus, private medical insurance, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Matched pension scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Big 4 or Top 10 practice background strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in evolving systems and processes.
• Experience overseeing Accounts Payable and Receivable teams.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of treasury operations and cash management.
• Leading the external audit process.
• Managing UK and international tax compliance.
• Driving systems and control improvements in finance.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Communication with auditors

Operational finance experience

AP and AR oversight

Pragmatic and adaptable

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred)

ACCA or CIMA considered

Job description

Hirexo are partnering with a high-growth technology services business based in Leicester City Centre. Due to continued expansion across the organisation and finance function, we are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of audit, tax, treasury and financial governance, while overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

This role is easily commutable from Leicester, Leicestershire, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and surrounding areas, with the office located just a short walk from Leicester City Centre Train Station, close to a variety of cafes and restaurants.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established technology-led services business employing over 950 people and generating strong £75m+ annual turnover. The organisation operates across the UK and internationally and continues to scale, creating the need for additional senior financial leadership to support complexity, compliance and control.

The Opportunity for the Financial Controller

This is a broad and senior Financial Controller role offering significant ownership and variety. The position has been created as a result of sustained business growth and increasing demands on the finance function.

What the Financial Controller will be involved in:

• Ownership of treasury operations, including cash management and relationships with banking partners.
• Leading and coordinating the external audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Responsibility for statutory reporting, corporate filings and internal financial controls.
• Managing UK and international tax compliance, coordinating with external accountants and tax advisors.
• Oversight and support of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, providing guidance and hands-on support when required.
• Driving systems, process and control improvements across the finance function.
• Acting as a senior finance contact for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Providing hands‑on support to the finance team during peak periods or absences where required.

To be successful as the Financial Controller, you will need the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred, ACCA or CIMA also considered).
• Big 4 or Top 10 practice background strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting expertise combined with hands‑on, operational experience.
• Proven experience overseeing or working closely with AP and AR teams.
• Comfortable operating in environments where systems and processes are evolving or require improvement.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with auditors, banks and senior stakeholders.
• Pragmatic, adaptable and willing to get involved operationally when needed.

The package on offer for the Financial Controller includes:

• Base salary of £80,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
• Profit share bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Matched pension scheme
• Hybrid working (2‑3 days onsite in Leicester City Centre)

Similar Job Titles include:

• Financial Controller
• Group Financial Controller
• Senior Financial Controller
• Head of Financial Control
• Senior Finance Manager

About Hirexo Talent Partners

Hirexo Talent Partners are a specialist Talent Consultancy supporting businesses across the UK with senior finance recruitment. We work closely with clients to deliver discreet, tailored search solutions and partner with high‑calibre finance professionals seeking their next strategic move.