Financial Controller
North Leicestershire
£85,000 - £95,000 + Car allowance & Bonus
Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid

The Role
SF Partners are working with an established PLC who are seeking an experienced finance professional to support the financial leadership of a regional business unit. Reporting into the Finance Director, the role will oversee financial reporting, forecasting, cashflow management, and business partnering activities across multiple projects and joint ventures. This is a commercially focused leadership role requiring strong financial control, stakeholder management, and team leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial forecasts, including life-of-project reviews
- Manage financial reporting and forecasting for joint ventures, including board reporting and cashflow management
- Produce monthly flash reports and detailed management reporting packs
- Manage short-term weekly cashflow forecasting and longer-term financial planning
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and group reporting requirements
- Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data across finance systems
- Drive process improvement, efficiency, and effective financial controls
- Lead and manage the finance team
- Coordinate with external auditors during interim, year-end, and joint venture audits
- Partner closely with commercial, sales, and operational teams to support business performance and reporting accuracy
- Support senior finance leadership and provide cover where required
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and management reporting for senior stakeholders

Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience within a commercially focused finance environment
- Experience managing forecasting, reporting, and cashflow processes
- Proven ability to partner with operational and commercial stakeholders
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational abilities
- Experience with large ERP/reporting systems desirable