Strategic Financial Controller - Lead Finance Ops & Insights

Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase & Holland Recruitment Ltd in Grimsby is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a substantial finance function. You will work closely with the CFO and drive improvements across financial reporting, planning and purchasing.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualification and proven leadership of large finance teams, with strong Excel and systems knowledge to enhance controls and processes. This is a senior, impactful position.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CIPFA accountant
• Strong financial and management accounting experience
• Experience leading sizeable finance teams and influencing stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Leading monthly and annual financial reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Improving financial controls, systems and processes
• Managing statutory reporting and external audit
• Providing insight and challenge to budget holders
• Leading, mentoring and developing a sizeable finance team
• Driving greater accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement across finance

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Chase & Holland Recruitment Ltd in Grimsby is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a substantial finance function. You will work closely with the CFO and drive improvements across financial reporting, planning and purchasing.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualification and proven leadership of large finance teams, with strong Excel and systems knowledge to enhance controls and processes. This is a senior, impactful position.