Financial Controller

Rec Financial; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in Leicestershire. This role uniquely blends traditional financial management with significant commercial exposure, allowing you to partner with non-finance teams and drive business growth. With ambitious plans for the future, this opportunity offers a platform for impactful contributions and career development. If you're a qualified professional eager to make a difference in a thriving business environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Currently in a Financial Controller or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Managing a small finance team and overseeing month-end reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet controls.
• Business partnering with non-finance teams.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Commercial Awareness

Team Management

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Financial Controller - Leicestershire

RECfinancial is working with an impressive PE-backed business based in Leicestershire to appoint a new Financial Controller. This role is unique, combining traditional financial management with significant commercial exposure.

The position is based at a modern office in North Leicestershire, easily accessible from Leicester, South Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, and Warwickshire.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this strategic appointment offers more than a typical FC role, including extensive business partnering with non-finance teams and a strong commercial focus.

Responsibilities

1. Managing a small team
2. Production of month-end and year-end reports
3. Budgeting and forecasting
4. Balance sheet controls
5. Analysis and value-added activities
6. Business partnering with non-finance staff

About the Business

Over the past ten years, the company has grown to nearly £100 million in turnover with an EBITDA of £30 million. They have ambitious growth plans for the next five years.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will be qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA and currently in a Financial Controller, Commercial Finance Manager, or Finance Manager role. The business seeks someone eager to develop their career and make a significant impact.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Opportunities

This role provides a platform for process improvements, efficiencies, and commercial business partnering, offering a chance to influence the company's growth trajectory.