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

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a small and growing business as a Financial Controller. The role will oversee the day to day running of a small finance function, providing accurate and timely Management Information and working alongside the SMT.

    • An exciting opportunity for a local SME

    • Based in Milton Keynes

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    Financial Controller - AMAR Foundation

    London
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller will be a key member of the AMAR team and will lead on the financial strategies for the organisation.
     

    • Lead on finance initiatives for a growing international-development charity

    • Career progression opportunity for a qualfied accountant

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  • Derby
    Temporary
    £200 - £250 per day (£51,996 - £64,995)

    Exceptional Opportunity to join a growing SME in the tech sector with a great product and a collaborative Management team

    Looking after a small team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide full Financial Management and governance, helping set and deliver the strategic agenda as they enter an exciting stage of development

    • Financial Controller required for an immediate start

    • Temp to Perm opportunity

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

    - Financial Controller based in North Kent for FMCG business

    - Growing SME business

    • Based in North Kent

    • SME Business

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  • London
    Permanent



    Actively engaging Financial Controller role at an award winning architecture practice that is responsible for the day to day running of the practice as well as providing commercial insight and practical advice in relation to future projects and business development.

    • Exciting architecture organisation

    • Interesting and broad role

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

    Due to sustained growth, my client is developing the finance team by creating a new Financial Controller role to lead the finance team.

    • Progressive and high growth SME business - part of an international group

    • Hands-on Financial Controller role with clear progression opportunity

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  • Crewe
    Permanent

    The main focus of this role is to provide support and management to the finance function to produce the monthly management and annual statutory accounts.

    • An excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant based in Crewe

    • A leading telecommunications organisation that promotes internal development

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

    Based in the Cambridge office Reporting to the Finance Director this Financial Controller role will be a hands-on role that assumes responsibility for financial accounting control, financial planning and management of all transactional processing finance functions. Alongside this you would support other senior managers throughout the business to ensure budget control.

    • Exciting fast pace business

    • Rapidly growing SME

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  • Bar Hill
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £41,000



    To support management team with financial analysis and advice, seeking to drive through improvement in the financial performance and control. To properly maintain the financial records of the business, providing a complete, timely and accurate financial reporting function to management team and central office.

    • Fantastic opportunity in a well estblished hospitality business

    • number 1 in finance

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  • Bracknell
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £80,000

    Broad operational and commercial financial control role, which would suit an ambitious candidate keen to progress to FD within 2 years

    Progressive, innovative, technology driven construction company, who are increasing market share rapidly.

    • Fast growing, innovative, modern SME

    • Progression to Finance Director within 2 years

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  • Bristol
    Permanent
    £50,000

    A leading Bristol based charity, looking to appoint a Financial Controller to head up their finance team. This role will manage a finance team of 7 (2 directly.)

    • Well known Bristol based charity.

    • Would suit a Qualified Accountant with experience in a similar level role.

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



    To provide the management team with meaningful and timely information on the status of the various properties performance.

    To assist proactively with cost containment, revenue enhancement, profit improvement opportunities and safeguarding the Group's assets.

    • Opportunity to lead a team

    • Growth of the business means plenty of commercial/ strategic input is needed!

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

    The Financial Controller role will take overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects in line with company strategy.

    • Up to £70,000

    • Bonus, car, private healthcare

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  • Sheffield
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000

    Financial Controller based in Sheffield with a growing SME in the City.

    • Excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller in a growing SME in Sheffield

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

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  • Cambridgeshire
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £80,000

    Join a leading Hi Tech business in Cambridgeshire. Be the number one in Finance and play a crucial part in the management team.

    • Manage the finance function of this leading Hi Tech organisation

    • Be a crucail part of the management team

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

    Our client, a market leader in the Media sector, is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to drive forward their key business areas in Reading.

    • Financial Controller opportunity to drive forward growing organisation.

    • Fast paced growing market leader

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



    Reporting to the Finance Director, the role is responsible for the financial reporting and controls of the business, notably coordinating the preparation of the annual and statutory accounts.

    • Large, well established organisation

    • All-round FC position

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  • Maidenhead
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £53,000

    Opportunity to join a strongly branded luxury SME as Financial Controller, with responsibility for their entities across the UK, Australia & UAE.

    • Luxurious brand

    • Amazing opportunity to join an entrepeneurial business

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



    This is a key leadership position within the finance function of a global manufacturing business with a large presence in the UK. You will be the Financial Controller with a sizeable team.

    • Divisional financial controller within a global group

    • UK division of a global manufacturing business

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  • Brighton
    Temporary
    £250 - £300

    The job is a full time position for 6 months as the Interim Financial Controller.

    You will be in charge of business as usual and will be in charge of a small team.

    • 6 month contract looking after a small team.

    • Working in a great office environment.

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



    The role itself will primarily involve having a financial presence and close liaison with three sites. This role sits within the senior leadership team at each site and will involve controlling plant costs by understanding the cost drivers and analyse/report on them.

    • Opportunity to join a leading, multi-site manufacturer

    • This is an excellent opportunity to work for a professional, friendly company

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

    Due to recent and continued success, my client are actively seeking a Financial Controller with a proven track record in financial services. This role plays a pivotal part of the business and will be supporting the business in fulfilling reporting and control requirements.

    With a focus on both private and commercial clients, this is a broad accounting role working within a company who are undergoing an exciting period of organic growth

    • Financial Control position for a well rounded qualified accountant

    • Reputable firm providing excellent career prospects

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

    I am currently working with a well established business based in East Kent who are seeking a Financial Controller to join their team.

    • Financial Controller

    • Well Established East Kent Business

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



    This is a brand new opportunity to join a really exciting, fast growth 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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  • Cambridge
    Permanent

    Commercially orientated Financial Controller opportunity with a well known Cambridge brand

    • Global Cambridge brand

    • Financial Controller

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  • Northamptonshire
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000

    This is an exciting opportunity for somebody looking to take on a hands on Financial Controller role in a fast based distribution environment.

    • Financial Controller

    • Logistics sector

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  • Northamptonshire
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £65,000

    This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused logistics specialist to progress their finance career in a Financial Controller capacity.

    • Financial Controller

    • Northamptonshire

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

    Growing SME business, based in Bristol. Looking for a Financial Controller.

    • Growing SME business

    • Financial Controller position

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  • Bedfordshire
    Permanent

    Reporting directly to the MD, this role will require strong levels of technical experience, people management and an analytical mind. You will be reponsible for co-ordinating and managing all financial and management accounting for the business.

    • Opportunity to operate at a senior level and report directly to the MD

    • co-ordinating and managing all financial and management accounting

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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
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  • Financial Controller - within retail
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  • 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).