Jobs at Michael Page in United Kingdom

The Financial Controller will lead the finance team, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and efficient financial operations across a rapidly growing, acquisitive business. They will also oversee M&A integration, provide strategic insights, and support the company's goal to become a market leader.

The client is a fast-growing, acquisitive business in the manufacturing sector, targeting multiple acquisitions per year to become a leading industry player.

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and capability.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Manage statutory accounts, year-end audits, and compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Oversee M&A accounting, post-acquisition integration, and financial due diligence.
• Review P&L performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, policies, and operational processes.
• Manage treasury, cashflow, tax, VAT, and compliance reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, systems, and operational efficiency.

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 5+ years post-qualified experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS102, statutory accounts, and audit.
• Experience in M&A accounting, post-acquisition integration, and financial controls.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Analytical, strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, influencing, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic business.

• A competitive salary of up to £85,000 + car allowance
• A 10% bonus
• 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with three days in the Crewe office.