Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Leicester
£70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Permanent
Hybrid Working (up to 2 days from home)

Macildowie are working with a fantastic client, based in Leicester, to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for a well-established and growing organisation

This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a business with a strong heritage, ambitious growth plans and a people-focused culture. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function, leading a capable team whilst providing commercial insight and strategic support to the wider leadership team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing financial controls, enhancing reporting processes and supporting the delivery of the company's long-term growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team
• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations
• Deliver weekly financial KPI reporting
• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Manage annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Lead cashflow forecasting and optimisation initiatives
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Manage VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Coordinate annual audit activities and external stakeholder relationships
• Support departmental budget holders with financial performance reviews
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and mitigate business risks
• Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies across the finance function

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Proven experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership position
• Strong management and leadership capability
• Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Social events programme
• Christmas shutdown period