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
Financial Controller in Leicester employer: Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Careers
As an Interim Head of Estates with a leading not-for-profit organisation in the Midlands, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. The company offers a supportive work culture with hybrid working options, allowing for a healthy work-life balance, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a meaningful sector. With a focus on improving estates delivery and compliance, this role presents a unique chance to make a significant impact within a complex multi-site environment.
Contact Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Careers Recruitment Team
