At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and manage a talented finance team.
- Company: Dynamic PE-backed business with a modern office environment in Leicester.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, private healthcare, 30 days holiday, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Significant autonomy and career growth opportunities await ambitious candidates.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and shape the future of finance processes.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
RECfinancial has been engaged on an exclusive basis to recruit a Financial Controller for a well-established Leicester-based business. The role is commutable from Leicester, Hinckley, Loughborough, Nottingham, Corby and Kettering. This is a dynamic and exciting PE-backed business with a modern and heavily invested office environment. The organisation continues to invest in its people, systems and future growth, making it an excellent time to join.
A major Sage Intact implementation is planned, alongside a continued focus on improving reporting, controls and finance processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead and manage the finance function, overseeing a well-established finance team. This person will take ownership of all aspects of management and financial accounts, alongside responsibility for month-end reporting, balance sheet ownership, financial controls, team development and process improvement.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting skills, previous team management experience and the ability to improve finance processes and controls. This opportunity offers significant autonomy and visibility across the business. For an ambitious and driven individual, there is genuine scope to grow within the organisation, take on additional responsibilities and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the finance function.
The salary range for this position is £55,000 to £70,000 dependent on experience. The business offers a hybrid working model with up to 2 days working from home, private healthcare, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, salary sacrifice benefits, on-site parking and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
Financial Controller in Essex employer: RECfinancial
Join a dynamic and well-established Leicester-based business that prioritises employee growth and development. With a modern office environment, a commitment to investing in its people, and a hybrid working model, this company offers an excellent work culture alongside competitive benefits such as private healthcare and generous holiday allowances. As a Financial Controller, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented finance team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
