Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including bankholidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Leicester is recruiting an experienced Financial Controller to join a privately owned business in the Leicester area. You will take ownership of the finance function, oversee day-to-day operations and partner with senior management to drive financial performance.

The role requires strong experience in management accounts, budgets and cashflow, with a proactive, hands-on approach. ACCA/CIMA/ACA beneficial, plus excellent Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
• Experience in an SME or privately owned business advantageous.
• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including Excel and ERP".

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 with deadlines.
• Coordinating audit preparation with external accountants and auditors.
• Providing guidance and mentoring within the finance team.
• Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cashflow management

Management accounts

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

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.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a finance function, work closely with business owners and play an important role in the continued success of a privately owned business, we'd love to hear from you!