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    Financial Controller
    Luton
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller will take day to day responsibility for all financial, controlling and accounting procedures within the UK site and be the "go to" person for all finance issues. Working closely with the UK MD and dotted line to the Group CFO based in France, the role would be ideal for a driven, self-motivated candidate with previous experience within a Controller level role.
     

    • Fast Growth SME

    • Progression opportunity

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    Financial Controller
    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000

    The Financial Controller will take day to day responsibility for the small finance team and the financial accounting function within the site. Reporting to and working alongside the MD with a dotted line to the Group based in Germany. The role would be ideal for a pragmatic, self-motivated candidate with previous experience in business partnering and delivering robust and accurate information to senior stakeholders.
     

    • High growth global business

    • Business partnering role

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  • Haywards Heath
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000

    This role reports to a highly experienced Finance Director, and the Financial Controller role has overall responsibility for establishing an professional, accurate and efficient finance team to steer the business forward through an ambitious growth period.

    • Do you want to lead the finance function of an established retail business ?

    • Create change, lead a team of high performing Accountants

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  • Leicester
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for somebody wanting to take the lead role in a finance function and undergo a transformation project to aid and drive business performance.

    • Financial Controller

    • Leicester

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  • Tamworth
    Permanent
    £41,000 - £48,000

    This is a broad financial controller position covering commercial activity, analysing business performance and communicating this to valued customers.

    • Senior finance position within a global leading organisation

    • Phenomenal progressive opportunities

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

    The main remit of this Financial Controller role will be to partner with your colleagues across Europe to analyse company performance and drive excellence across the group, whilst building relationships with senior stakeholders outside of finance.

    • A Financial Controller role with a global business based close to Rochdale

    • Ideal for a qualified accountant with manufacturing / distribution experience

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



    This is a brand new opportunity to join a really exciting, private equity backed Tech business based in Manchester. The role will suit someone who is ambitious and keen to work in an SME, hands on, fast paced environment.

    • Financial Controller Role-Tech Industry

    • Manchester

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

    The Financial Controller is responsible for providing robust cash management and accurate financial reports, advice and analysis in line with recognised accounting standards.

    • Senior finance opportunity within a fast growing SME

    • Exciting business who pride themselves on customer strategy

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  • Chesterfield
    Permanent

    My client is looking for a Financial Controller to join a high growth SME based in Chesterfield.

    • Unique opportunity for a Financial Controller in a growing SME in Chesterfield

    • Opportunity for a driven individual looking for a Financial Controller role

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  • Coventry
    Temporary

    As Financial Controller you will oversee a team of 15-20 people within financial and management accounting. You will be expected to support the organisation over a 12 month period, in particular support the lead for the financial year end.

    • Lead a Finance function while driving efficiencies and improvement of processes

    • Ability to complete statutory and management accounts

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  • London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £70,000
    • Financial controller opportunity within expanding government initiative SME



    • Be part of a social enterprise improving opportunities for young adults.



    • Financial Controller opportunity within expanding government initiative SME

    • Be part of a social enterprise improving opportunities for young adults

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

    This Financial Controller role is a key position, joining the business at a very exciting period of growth and development. The role of Financial Controller is a very hands on position within a fast-paced and commercial environment and would suit someone looking to join a business with a forward thinking and entrepreneurial mind set.

    • Private Equity backed tech business experiencing vast amounts of growth

    • Hands on SME FC role with exciting prospects for career progression

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

    Growing and changing Global Engineering Business seeking an experienced Financial Controller

    • Global Listed Engineering Business

    • Exciting growth plans for this organisation

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

    A growing SME in Bristol are looking for a Financial Controller in this newly created position.

    • Growing SME

    • Fast paced

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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000

    An opportunity is available for a strong Finance Manager or developing Financial Controller to join a mid-tier law firm based in the city of London.

    • Number 2 role with longer-term development route

    • Leadership of the function with project ownership

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  • Rotherham
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000



    An Excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller in a growing SME in South Yorkshire.

    My client is looking for a driven individual looking to work within a growing Manufacturing business.

    • Excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller in a growing SME in S.Yorkshire

    • Opportunity for a FC looking to work in the Manufacturing Industry

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

    Leading the accounting function (Mgmt Accts, Financial Accts, Purchase Ledger, Revenue and Payroll teams). Responsible for the completion of accurate management accounts, year-end statutory reporting and tax compliance, with maintenance of robust financial controls.

    • Profitable and growing business with exciting expansion plans

    • Opportunity to lead a strong team and play a pivotal role in the business

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

    Head of Finance role for growing SME manufacturer, working directly with Managing Director. Opportunity to help shape strategy and growth as part of senior leadership team.

    • SME Manufacturer

    • Number 1 in finance role working directly for MD

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



    The Financial Controller will be responsible for the financial processes and controls for the business. The role will report directly to the owner and Operations director and will lead the financial analysis and supporting the business need.

    • Rapidly expanding business within the Food and Beverage industry

    • Great workplace culture

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  • West Sussex
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000

    Reporting into the Finance Director you will take charge of a global finance team, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met.

    • Financial reporting - managing a team - global organisation

    • Based West Sussex

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  • South Yorkshire
    Permanent



    This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape this new role in an exciting business in South Yorkshire.

    My client is looking for a Financial Controller to work side my side with the MD and help grow the business.

    • Unique opportunity for a new Financial Controller in South Yorkshire

    • A large and well known market leading organisation

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  • Peterborough
    Permanent

    Opportunity to join an expanding medium sized organisation. This is a newly created role which will give variety and the opportunity to develop your career.

    • Opportunity to join an expanding SME with route to FD

    • Develop your career in a broad ranging role

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  • South Wales
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000

    A fantastic opportunity to become the Financial Controller of an exciting growth SME, based in South East Wales, commutable from Cardiff, Newport, Bristol.

    • Exciting SME - Growing

    • Ambitious company

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  • Wisbech
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000

    Run the sites finances, support the management team and report to group. Use your manufacturing experience to drive the performance of the site.

    • Join a successful FMCG business

    • Run the sites finances and support the management team

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  • Leeds
    Permanent



    The purpose of the role is leading the accounting function (Mgmt Accts, Financial Accts, Purchase Ledger, Revenue and Payroll teams). Responsible for the completion of accurate management accounts, year-end statutory reporting and tax compliance, with maintenance of robust financial controls.

    • Private Equity backed business in the Leisure sector

    • Highly acquisitive and growing organisation

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  • Cheltenham
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £45,000

    Michael Page Finance are pleased to be supporting a well known Not for Profit organisation to appoint a Financial Controller in to their small finance team.

    • Senior Finance position with a well known Not for Profit organisation

    • Ideal for a qualified accountant with team management experience

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  • Radstock
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000

    Newly created Financial Controller position. Based in Radstock.

    • Newly created Financial Controller position

    • PE backed business

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  • West London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000

    Exciting Financial Controller opportunity based in West London

    No. 2 to the Finance Director with exposure to the wider business

    • Exciting Financial Controller opportunity based in West London

    • No. 2 to the Finance Director with exposure to the wider business

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  • Coventry
    Permanent



    The Role will be responsible to the Chief Executive and the individual will immediately become a member of the management team which comprises the Chief Executive, Sales Director and Operations Director. The role comes with one direct report - an Accounts Assistant to assist in delivering the finances, an essential part of the business.

    • A family owned sme business, based in Rugby

    • Supporting the Chief Executive, overseeing all aspects of finance

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  • London
    Permanent
    £50,000

    An opportunity to work for a leading membership organisation in Central London providing management information and financial controls to the wider senior leadership team. Broad reporting, high levels of organisation and reconciliations experience are essential.

    • Opportunity to lead and develop a team

    • Take a lead in providing management information for the organisation

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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 

  • Financial Controller - within freight delivery
  • 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).