Financial Controller

SF Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Leicester seeks a Financial Controller to manage the entire finance operations, reporting directly to senior management. Key responsibilities include financial forecasting, compliance with tax requirements, team leadership, and preparing reporting packs. Successful candidates should have at least two years' experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for developing high-performing teams within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience leading small to medium finance teams.
• Experience in financial systems and controls enhancement.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance activities and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, half-year, and year-end reporting packs.
• Lead annual budget preparation and submissions.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Management reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Team leadership

Auditable procedures control

Compliance with tax requirements

Job description

Financial Controller

Leicester, Full Time, Permanent - Office Based, £50,000 - £60,000.

SF Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively partnering a growing SME in Leicester in their search for a Financial Controller. Reporting to the UK Managing Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing all of the end-to-end finance operations as well as effective reporting to senior management. As the Financial Controller you will be responsible for financial forecasting and analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, operating cost controls, total control of auditable procedures as well as overseeing a small finance team.

Duties of the Financial Controller

• Oversight of day-to-day finance activities, management reporting and month-end close routines.
• Ensure Group reporting deadlines are met, and preparation of consolidated results are in accordance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Preparation of monthly, half-year and year-end reporting packs.
• Working with Senior Management to prepare the annual budget & submissions, ensuring that all required analyses and other ad-hoc requests are completed in line with the Group timetable.
• Leading a team to complete monthly accounting reconciliations, VAT returns and payroll processing; develop the team to ensure it can continue to meet the required reporting deadlines and accountabilities.
• Ensuring compliance with all tax requirements.
• Preparation of statutory accounts and lead year end audit process.
• Oversee UK Cashflow and corporate banking activities.
• Develop commercial relationships with key financial contacts at strategic accounts.

This role is ideal for an experienced Finance Manager or Management Accountant with at least two years' experience leading small to medium finance teams and enhancing financial systems and controls.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, disciplined, and personable, with integrity and respect for colleagues. They will bring energy and resilience to a fast-paced environment, while showing ambition to progress their career and a passion for developing high-performing teams.