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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Financial Controller 
Leicestershire - Office Based 
Full Time, Permanent 
£75,000 
 
SF Partners are working with an SME Business in their search for a a hands-on Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, controls, and compliance across our UK and European operations. You'll own the month-end process, ensure balance sheet integrity, strengthen financial controls, and support strategic finance initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. 
 
Duties of the Financial Controller 
- Financial Reporting & Control 
- Own month-end close across multiple entities 
- Deliver accurate and timely management accounts 
- Review P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting 
- Maintain a robust financial control framework 
- Lead balance sheet reconciliations and account reviews 
- Ensure audit-ready documentation and controls 
- Support statutory accounts, VAT returns, and tax compliance 
- Manage relationships with auditors and external advisors 
- Support cashflow forecasting and liquidity management 
- Improve working capital performance alongside AP and AR teams 
- Drive process standardisation, automation, and efficiency 
- Promote accountability, knowledge sharing, and best practice 
 
The ideal Financial Controller 
- QBE, part-qualified, or qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) 
- Strong financial reporting, controls, and reconciliation experience 
- Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments 
- Solid understanding of VAT and financial compliance 
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills 
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 
- Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiency 
- Experience within retail, manufacturing, or fast-paced commercial businesses is advantageous 
- European operations experience desirable

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