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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stoneygate

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Financial Controller
 Location: Leicester (Fully Onsite)
 Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 

A well established, UK based manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to step into a critical, hands?on leadership role following the simultaneous departure of two senior finance team members.

 Reporting directly to the CFO, this appointment is central to stabilising and strengthening the management accounting function while providing trusted, day to day financial leadership across the business.

 This is a fully onsite role in Leicester and will suit a finance professional who enjoys being operationally embedded, visible and close to the commercial heartbeat of a fast moving environment.

 The Opportunity The incoming Financial Controller will take full ownership of management accounting, reporting and financial control, acting as a safe pair of hands for the CFO as they increasingly focus on broader, non finance responsibilities.

 The immediate priority is to personally own and deliver accurate, timely management accounts and reporting, while also providing leadership, governance and stability during a period of transition. Over time, the role will evolve to include rebuilding management accounting capability and supporting the development of internal talent.

 This is not a purely strategic or “hands off” FC role. The business is seeking someone who is comfortable rolling their sleeves up, leading from the front and operating both at detail level and with senior stakeholders.

 Key Responsibilities
Full ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting and analysis
Leading month end close activities, timetables and financial controls
Providing robust balance sheet oversight and reconciliation discipline
Delivering clear, accurate financial insight to the CFO, C suite and Board
Supporting operational teams with commercial finance insight and decision?making
Maintaining strong financial governance and compliance standards
Working with existing treasury processes, including cashflow forecasting (no requirement to redesign what already works)
Supporting pricing, costing and margin understanding across the business
Playing a key role in strengthening internal controls, accounting processes and financial discipline
In time, recruiting and building out management accounting capability within the teamMeasures of Success
Consistent, on time delivery of high quality monthly reporting packs
Clear ownership and explanation of financial performance, including profit bridges versus budget and prior year
Strong working relationships with operational leaders and senior stakeholders
Accurate forecasting, including EBITDA and capital expenditure planning
Visible leadership presence within the finance function and wider businessCandidate Profile Essential Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Significant post?qualification experience (circa 10+ years) in hands on finance roles
Strong, proven background in management accounting and financial control
Comfortable operating with limited immediate team support during transition
Able to flex between detailed accounting work and senior stakeholder engagement
Confident in an onsite manufacturing environment and operational setting
Willing and able to be fully office based in LeicesterDesirable

Exposure to tax matters (recognised as an area where the CFO would welcome additional strength)
Background combining practice training with subsequent industry experienceStyle & Approach

Practical, grounded and delivery focused
Approachable and visible across the business
Supportive of developing internal talent and succession (including mentoring junior team members)
Strong attention to detail, integrity and organisational disciplineThe Package
£80,000 – £90,000 base salary, aligned to market for a hands on, operational FC
Fully onsite role, Leicester
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in stabilising and shaping the finance function
Direct access to, and trust from, an experienced CFO

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