Growth-Driven Financial Controller – Number 2 in Finance

The Accountancy Recruitment Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Accountancy Recruitment Group Ltd. is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to join the Chesterfield region office. This role reports to the Group FD as number 2 in finance and offers a broad remit, including leadership of five finance professionals.

It is a growth-focused environment with progression opportunities, working closely with a modern leadership team and commercial finance responsibilities across budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA ideally).
• High level of ambition, natural curiosity and drive.
• Calm and enthusiastic approach to understanding the levers of success and drivers of growth in the business.
• Outstanding analytical / Excel skills.
• Confident communication with director level colleagues / board room directors / investors.
• Solid core accounting skills - likely FC level or Group Finance Manager in a complex business.
• Ability to coach junior finance team members.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting responsibilities.
• Business planning and performance analysis.
• Added value analysis for decision making and growth initiatives.
• Potential M&A diligence and deal evaluation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching

Leadership

Business acumen

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

The Accountancy Recruitment Group Ltd. is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to join the Chesterfield region office. This role reports to the Group FD as number 2 in finance and offers a broad remit, including leadership of five finance professionals.

It is a growth-focused environment with progression opportunities, working closely with a modern leadership team and commercial finance responsibilities across budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.