Financial Controller: Lead Finance, Controls & Reporting

Michael Page; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page partners with a fast-paced logistics and supply chain business in Cambridgeshire to appoint a commercially minded Financial Controller. The role reports to the Finance Director and will own the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial control and accurate reporting across the organisation.

You will lead the finance team, apply FRS 102, and drive performance and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, providing clear financial insight for key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Active membership of ACA, ACCA or CIMA is required.
• Post-qualification experience in a busy accounting environment.
• In-depth practical knowledge of FRS 102.
• Strong experience in financial control and financial reporting.
• Ability to review financial information carefully and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial control activities for Accounting & Finance.
• Prepare accurate financial reports that give clear visibility of performance.
• Apply practical knowledge of FRS 102 when producing and reviewing financial information.
• Maintain strong accounting processes to support timely reporting.
• Review financial data, identify issues and take action to improve accuracy.
• Provide clear financial insight for business decisions.

Skills

Financial control

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Leadership

FRS 102 knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Michael Page partners with a fast-paced logistics and supply chain business in Cambridgeshire to appoint a commercially minded Financial Controller. The role reports to the Finance Director and will own the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial control and accurate reporting across the organisation.

You will lead the finance team, apply FRS 102, and drive performance and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, providing clear financial insight for key business decisions.