Financial Controller

Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), bonus scheme, pension scheme and free on-site parking.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful, privately owned business based in the Leicester area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, taking ownership of the finance function and working closely with business owners and senior management.

As Financial Controller, you'll oversee day-to-day finance operations, lead financial reporting and provide valuable financial insight to support business performance and decision making.

Working as part of a small finance team, this is a varied role offering the opportunity to influence processes, support colleagues and make a genuine contribution to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Managing budgets and providing detailed variance analysis.
• Overseeing cashflow forecasting and financial planning.
• Leading month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinating audit preparation and liaising with external accountants and auditors.
• Providing guidance and support to colleagues within the finance team.
• Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to support business owners and senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company procedures.
• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and statutory reporting.

About You

To be successful in this Financial Controller position, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance role.
• Experience working within an SME or privately owned business would be advantageous.
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification would be beneficial, although strong experience and knowledge are more important than formal qualifications.
• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
• A good understanding of financial reporting and cashflow management.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring colleagues within a finance team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work closely with business owners and stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role, balancing day-to-day financial responsibilities with wider commercial support.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a busy environment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a finance function, work closely with business owners and play an important role in the continued success of a privately owned business, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to find out more about this Financial Controller opportunity in Leicester.