Financial Controller

W Talent; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a UK finance team in a dynamic business setting. The role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance, and mentoring the finance team. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and at least five years of financial leadership experience, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge across UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Exposure to multi-entity UK businesses.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and prepare monthly management accounts for all UK entities.
• Present monthly finance pack to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Mentor and manage the finance team, driving development and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Degree-level education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

W Talent Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 from home

Are you a qualified finance leader ready to step into a pivotal role with a dynamic, multi-entity business? We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead and develop a UK finance team within a well known business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consolidate and prepare monthly management accounts for all UK entities
• Present monthly finance pack to the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead corporation tax pack preparation and R&D tax credit calculations
• Own the annual insurance pack process
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Mentor and manage the finance team, driving development and performance
• Support cash flow, treasury, and strategic financial planning
• Deliver insights to aid growth and operational efficiency
• Contribute to broader business risk management

What We're Looking For:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with degree-level education
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial leadership role
• Strong technical knowledge across UK GAAP and IFRS
• Exposure to multi-entity UK businesses, ideally with foreign currency and regulatory experience
• A confident communicator and analytical thinker with proven leadership capability

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, ambitious business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact - we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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