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    Financial Controller - Global Plc
    Leeds
    Permanent

    An autonomous FC role managing all aspects of financial operations in conjunction with the Plant Director. The role is operationally and commercially focused with business partnering a key aspect of the skill-set required.

    • Progressive role in a multinational listed business

    • Autonomous "CV-building" Financial Controller role

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    Financial Controller

    Cambridge
    Permanent

    Michael Page are partnering exclusively with Wren Therapeutics to appoint a Financial Controller , who will play an integral role as part of the wider Executive Team reporting directly to the Chief Executive Offer. The Financial Controller will lead all aspects of the finance function and will oversee finance activities at the Company's main site in the UK , in addition to at Wren's Swedish Branch, and at a future office based in Boston, Massachusetts

    • Newly Created Role in Rapidly Growing Business in Central Cambridge

    • Broad & Varied Role with International Exposure

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  • Sheffield
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000

    The role of the Financial Controller is to manage the finance team. You will be responsible for a wide range of work from the more technical side of things through to commercial projects. This role would be an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional to add real value across a growing business.

    • Free onsite parking

    • Reports directly into the Managing Director of the company

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  • Devon
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000

    Michael Page are proud to be working in an exclusive partnership with a global manufacturing business based in Devon to appoint a (UK) Financial Controller.

    • No2 role with progression to European FD

    • European business growth outlined from £35mill to £100mill in 3 years

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  • London
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £70,000

    An opportunity has arisen for a German-speaking Financial Controller to join a multinational luxury goods firm based in central London.

    • Large multinational - luxury retail

    • Opportunity to manage a team

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  • Staines
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000

    The Financial Controller will have two direct reports, one project accountant and an accounts assistant. They will be responsible for working across a range of projects and management of large-scale project finances.

    • To work in a forward-looking and dynamic environment

    • To be surrounded by passionate people who enjoy what they do

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  • Fife
    Permanent

    This role is part of a leadership team focused on delivering the company's strategy through a KPI focus and financial control.

    • Hands on strategic FC role

    • Developnment opportunities

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  • London
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £110,000

    Running the Finance team of 6, for an impressive, high growth business.

    • Impressive, profitable, "disruptive" business of scale!

    • Number 2 Finance role

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  • Worcester
    Permanent

    Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will be responsible for accounting and controlling aspects of the Worcester site, maintaining the overall integrity of its financial numbers. They will also provide cost information and analysis for the entirety of the Worcester site.

    • Financial Controller position that will progress in a group focused position

    • Key finance role

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  • Birmingham
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £85,000

    An autonomous Financial Controller position has arisen within a leading business services organisation supporting the Finance Director.

    • Business services organisation on the outskirts of Birmingham

    • Financial Controller position reporting to ambitious Finance Director

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  • Northampton
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000

    Michael Page is working with a high growth business in the East Midlands to find a Financial Controller.

    • Services business within the healthcare sector

    • Leading a large team within a £30m turnover business

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  • Birmingham
    Permanent

    # 1 Financial Controller / Central Birmingham / £50k - £55k + CA + bonus + bens

    • An opportunity to drive profitability in a succesful SME

    • Excellent career progression

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  • Leeds
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000

    This is a newly created position to support the growth of the business and you'll report directly into the Managing Director. For the right candidate, over time there will be the opportunity to grow this into a Finance Director role.

    • Newly created FC role in a growing SME based in Leeds.

    • Reporting directly into the Managing Director.

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  • East London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £61,000

    A growing FMCG is currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their team in their East London headquarters. This position will report directly into the CFO.

    • Great team structure, progressive career and positive culture

    • Ability to business partner senior stakeholders within the business

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  • Maidstone
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £80,000

    Financial Controller role for PE Backed Services business in Mid Kent

    You will create and manage a robust financial reporting and controls environment to ensure accurate and timely management accounting information is readily available.

    • Excellent opportunity with PE backed Services firm

    • Superb exposure in a key Control role.

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  • Lichfield
    Temporary

    SME business in Lichfield require Interim Financial Controller to join them initially on a 3-month basis. The successful person will be responsible for providing commercial and financial support to the Managing Director, whilst also taking responsibility for the running of a small but established finance team.

    • SME Business based in Lichfield.

    • Important leadership role providing commercial and financial support to the MD.

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  • Brighton
    Permanent

    A rare opportunity to join a flagship site of a large group as Financial Controller of their Brighton site.

    Looking for an ambitious future Finance Director who is hands on, but strategic.

    • A rare opportunity to join the management team of a growing group

    • Looking for an ambitious future Director who is hands on, but strategic.

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  • Leeds
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000

    A great opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of innovation. A challenge, but supportive environment to work within where they are committed to ongoing career development.

    • A great opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of innovation

    • A challenging, but supportive environment to work within

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  • Bath
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000

    Financial Services organisation in Bath. Looking for a Financial Controller to lead the Finance function.

    • Growing Financial Services Business

    • Central Bath location

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  • Surbiton
    Permanent

    The job is for an experienced Financial Controller looking to progress within a business over the next few years.

    The job needs someone with an appetite for driving organisational change.

    • Multi-site business offering a wide range of services.

    • Leadership role supporting the startegic decisions.

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  • Nottingham
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £70,000

    A broad number 2 Financial Controller position in Nottingham

    Opportunity to drive a growing, cash rich SME

    • Numer 2 in a Medium Enterprise, report to FD

    • Opportunity to drive a growing, cash rich SME

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  • Derby
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £70,000

    My client is a manufacturing business South Derby

    This is a number one Site role reporting to the MD

    • My client is a manufacturing business south of Derby

    • This is a number one Site position partnering with the MD

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  • Mansfield
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000

    Due to Current and projected growth, this group of SME business are looking to appoint an FC to work with the CFO, supporting effective and profitable decision making.

    • Rapidly growing SME

    • Entreprenurial business with secure funding and a great managememt team

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  • Derby
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000

    My client is a leading manufacturing business based in Derby

    This is a commercial role in a growing SME, partnering closely with the MD

    • My client is a leading manufacturing and wholesale business in Derby

    • This is a commercial role in a growing SME, partnering closely with the MD

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  • London
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000

    An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a US listed services firm based in central London.

    • Highly active and aquisitive business

    • Opportunity to manage a team

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  • Edinburgh
    Permanent

    This FC role will lead the finance team in multi-site, UK group reporting and M&A finance. Additionally, they will take responsibility of the finance aspect of a new implementation.

    • Strategic and Hands-On Financial Controller

    • PE Backed Business

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  • Bristol
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000

    This vacancy represents a great opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop their strategic finance skills within a growing international charity based in Bristol.

    • Fantastic opportunity to join a growing international charity in Bristol

    • Will suit a qualified accountant

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  • London
    Temporary
    £350 - £500 per day (£90,993 - £129,990)

    The successful Finance Controller will lead a team and be responsible for supporting key financial accounting initiatives, periodic procedures, improving treasury strategy and leading on month-end and year-end close process.

    • Unique opportunity to work as a Financial Controllor within Government

    • Must have strong staff management, security clearance desirable

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  • Nottingham
    Permanent
    £41,000 - £46,000

    Opportunity to manage a small finance function for a commercially minded educational body.

    Opportunity to support and assist this organisation through a time of positive change

    • Manage a small finance function and report to the number 1 in Finance

    • Work for a regulatory body going through a time of positive change

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  • Rugby
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000

    Exciting opportunity to join a growing professional services firm as their FC looking after Finance and Risk

    • Growing Professional Services Organisation

    • Opportunity for development

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A guide to financial controller jobs

The financial controller is a senior-level head of accounting position that requires adept management of a team of accountants. The financial controller position is effectively second in command to the chief financial officer (CFO). The top financial controller jobs are normally found within larger corporate businesses and most well-paid positions are based in London amongst the glut of FTSE 100 companies. 
 
We have been instrumental in providing support to many professionals in building their careers and Michael Page Finance can help guide you towards your ideal financial controller role. We are proud of our successful recruiting record where we have been able to build a sustainable and supportive business over the past 40 years. We’ve highlighted many financial controller vacancies and helped many skilled and qualified professionals into permanent, temporary and interim finance jobs. We operate from 28 key office locations within the UK which provide a great advantage to better serve our financial clients.
 

Financial controller jobs we recruit 

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  • Financial Controller - within global FMCG organisation
  • Financial Controller - within global automotive company
  • Financial Controller - within retail
  • Financial Controller - within technology
  • Financial Controller - within a charity
  • Financial Controller - within food manufacturing
  • Financial Controller - temporary role within utilities
 

Key financial controller tasks

A financial controller will be expected to contribute to key decisions relating to the short-term and long-term financial strategy of a business by formulating a strategic plan, including periodic forecasts and annual budgets. To do so, the financial controller will need to complete a thorough analysis of the financial books and have an overview of all accounting processes to then produce company reports. It is expected that they will be able to present the report and explain in detail the findings to senior management. The financial controller is responsible for directing the accounting functions of a business, including, but not restricted to, establishing and maintaining the accounting systems. This means setting up a system to most effectively cope with today's financial demands and then formulating a plan to ensure that it runs smoothly.
 
The financial controller has a great overall responsibility and will also manage the transactions of a business, making sure that everything runs efficiently, from accounts payable to receivable payroll, and general operational finance perspectives. As well as overseeing all tax and regulatory/compliance issues. A very high level of competence in these niche areas is required in order for the financial controller to be adept in their job. The overall performance of the department will have to be monitored for output and performance so a financial controller will also complete regular audits.
 
Financial controllers have the last word on the implementation of all financial controls and procedures, those existing or under discussion, key initiatives to drive the business forward, and a review of its core practices.
 

Key financial controller skills

There are many skill sets that the role of the financial controller requires to competently fulfil the expectations of the position. One of these is the ability to balance important decision-making with a deft hands-on approach with the team. The financial controller needs to be an excellent communicator, one that is able to deliver clear messages so that instructions can be carried out correctly. It’s a role that requires communication between different areas of the business, and those areas must be fully understood by the financial controller in order to get an understanding of how entire departments operate within the company structure.
 
Another necessary skill for a financial controller is being able to lead on recommendations; explaining and mapping out the implications of not following said recommendations to the department, individuals and also to senior management. Deliverables and performance need to be clearly communicated and integration between the team managed by the financial controller and the rest of the business needs to be continually encouraged.
 
Alongside strong communication skills, there is also the requirement for strong people management skills. These are essential when addressing the team and the wider business, when workloads are heavy and deadlines are close by. People management skills, influencing, and persuasive skills, with a charismatic approach, are all necessary tools for the role. Soft skills such as a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and being self–motivated, are as important as the hard skills in the role of financial controller for a variety of different situations. Financial controllers must conduct their technical and financial role competently within the whole business environment as they are the main link between the entire senior management team and the rest of the company.
 

Qualifications and experience

In terms of qualifications, it is not uncommon for a financial controller to hold a degree in business, maths, or economics. A degree in one of these areas provides a solid foundation from which to build a career as a financial controller and universities such as Cambridge University, Warwick University or University College London, are good places to start when considering to study such courses.
 
A substantial amount of direct experience is required for the position also which will demonstrate to recruiters the high level of expertise held in the relevant financial concepts and accounting procedures. Good knowledge of consolidated accounts - IFRS and Forex accounting may be desirable and make the applicant attractive to prospective employers. Finally, Financial Controllers are expected to have completed their accountancy qualifications from either the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the (ACA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).