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  • Solihull
    Permanent

    The main purpose of the role is to oversee the accounts department. You will be responsible for analysing the management information and discussing with management your recommendations for acting on said information. You are also expected to make necessary efficiency improvements where you consider there is a better way of achieving processes within the department.

    • Full responsibility and ownership of a finance department.

    • Dealing with strategy and improvements across the department and team.

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

    Page Group are currently working with a global Engineering business to recruit a Financial Controller position in Glasgow.

    • Financial Controller

    • Engineering, Permanent, Qualified

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  • Leeds
    Temporary
    £45,000 - £60,000

    Michael Page are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller to join a large public sector organisation based in Leeds

    • Interim Financial Controller Opportunity

    • Commercial Interim Opportunity within a large public sector organisation

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

    Financial Controller opportunity based in South Oxfordshire. As the Financial Controller you will be number two in finance, working closely alongside the FD.

    This role would suit someone from a technical background with Group Financial Reporting experience. You will also partner across the business internationally.

    • An exceptional and unique opportunity for a Senior Finance professional

    • Exciting opportunity as a Number 2 in finance reporting into the FD

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

    To provide accurate financial expertise and advice to support management decisions and long term growth for a highly complex business unit, which is defined as one which generates revenue from multiple manufacturing locations, with multiple reporting entities, product lines, processes and/or reporting requirements.

    • Large global manufacturer

    • Broad finance role

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  • Cornwall
    Permanent

    Reporting to the Finance Director on all accounting activities. Overseeing all day to day financial operations.

    • To work for an established and successful organisation.

    • Opportunity to grow and develop your career.

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

    The role of Financial Controller will have ownership of funds, investments, management accounts and statutory reporting for a number of clients. The role will also have people management responsibility.

    • Impressive and expansive Business

    • Intensive and varied Finance role

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

    This is an exciting opportunity to join this fast growing Business as Financial Controller. The role will have full autonomy within the Finance function and has a good combination of technical and commercial finance accountability.

    • Dynamic Business with impressive growth strategy

    • Full finance autonomy

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

    Work closely with the MD & Board and be responsible for all aspects of finances and finance team in a fast paced environment.

    • Leading Consumer Products

    • Fast Growing Organisation

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

    As the number one in finance this Financial Controller will be managing all aspects of finance in addition to working closely with both the owner and operations in driving business performance.

    • Number one in finance

    • Newly acquired business

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  • Wakefield
    Permanent
    £46,000 - £50,000

    Michael Page are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a commercial Public Sector organisation based in Wakefield.

    • Permanent Financial Controller Opportunity

    • Commercial Public Sector Organisation based in Wakefield

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

    A Financial Controller opportunity has arisen in a unique SME based in Harrow

    • Established SME

    • Lead the finance function

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  • Reading
    Temporary
    £50,000

    My client is looking for a qualified Financial Controller to join them on a 12 month fixed term basis, staring in October.

    • Fixed Term Contract - 12 month - Financial Controller - 50k

    • Charity accounting experience is desirable

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  • Somerset
    Permanent

    An exciting opportunity to join an SME based in Somerset. The Financial Controller will be part of the leadership team with overall responsibility of the finance division and adding commercial value to the rest of the business.

    • Cracking opportunity in an SME Owner Managed business in Somerset

    • Would suit a hands-on Financial Controller with a strong commercial acumen

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  • Devon
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller will be responsible for the day to day running of the finance team of the UK site. This is a hands-on role with a broad range of duties from managing the AP and AR functions to the monthly reporting and business partnering.

    • Excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business based in South Devon

    • Would suit a hands-on Financial Controller with an eye for detail

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  • Reigate
    Permanent

    This role is the number one in Finance and works closely with the board.

    A growing SME business looking for a strong leader.

    • Head of Finance role in a growing business.

    • SME business looking for a strong leader.

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

    A Financial Controller role has arisen with a market leader in Chiswick, West London

    • Global leader in their field

    • True line manager role.

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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000

    Our client is a listed growing Trading firm based in London who require a Financial Controller to aid further growth.

    This person will be central to ensuring finance becomes a "value add" function within the firm and will grow the MI/ FP&A function alongside core finance activity.

    • Listed growing Trading firm require a Financial Controller based in London

    • The firm boasts an innovative culture with market leading technology

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

    A key member of the finance team, responsible for the preparation of management and statutory accounts.

    Opportunity to play an instrumental role in shaping the finance team throughout a period of significant growth.

    • Rapidly growing organisation

    • Opportunity to grow your role and progress quickly

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  • Gerrards Cross
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000

    Leading a large remit for a growing Technology business that has a well established and reputable brand in the international market. This is a true Financial Controller position, managing relationships across a multinational region.

    • Leading a large region for a growing Technology business.

    • All round Financial Controller, managing multinational relationships.

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  • Surrey
    Temporary
    £300 - £300 per day

    Reporting into the Head of Finance the Financial Controller is responsible for the accuracy of the accounts, the management of AP, AR, payroll, the balance sheet, cash flow and for overseeing the newly expanded financial accounting team in their day to day operations. They are the point of contact for all technical accounting queries.

    • Exciting Not For Profit Organisation

    • Opportunity for permanent

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

    In this Financial Controller position you will be responsible all finance matters in the Telford site. Working with the Plant Controller and reporting MI to the board.

    • Dynamic fast movving business

    • Number 1 in finance

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

    The group is looking to appoint a Financial Controller for the businesses. They will be responsible for the accounts team and reporting directly to the MDs. They will need to have good experience in management accounts, especially in budgeting and forecasting. The role will also include administrative responsibility for the renewable energy businesses including regulatory audits and submissions.

    • Innovative fast growing group

    • opportunity to manage

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

    Great role as a number 2 reporting into a fantastic FD.

    Looking for a practice trained, technically strong Finance Manager.

    • Fantastic opportuity for a practice trained 2nd / 3rd time mover

    • Blackpool based successful and flexible employer

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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £80,000
    • A newly created financial controller position to manage some of their international energy plantations currently being constructed
    • There are no people management responsibilities but you will be managing internal and external stakeholders

    • Exciting opportunity to join a renewable energy company

    • Own the finances for energy plantations

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

    An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing clean-energy business based in central London.

    • Growing industry - clean energy

    • Newly created, broad & varied role with scope to make it your own

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  • Fife
    Permanent

    Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the successful candidate will manage the overall efficient and effective running of the established UK and international finance and accountancy function.

    • Rapidly growing SME with a European reach

    • Managerial role

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  • Marlow
    Permanent

    Michael Page have been exclusively retained on an excellent Financial Controller position for a Private Equity backed US Software company based in Marlow. Due to a recent acquisition, the company are seeking a highly qualified Financial Controller to set up the UK office and reporting structure into the US.

    • Working for a US private equity backed company

    • An excellent chance to build a UK/EMEA Finance team

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

    Michael Page are delighted to be exclusively partnering Pye Homes with their search for a talented and technically astute Financial Controller with strong Commercial acumen. The role is based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.

    • Exceptional fast growing Business

    • Varied and fast paced position

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  • London
    Permanent

    Working alongside the investment teams to help lead and implement robust financial control processes. Acting as one of the key stakeholders between the front and back office, producing analysis and presenting weekly findings to key stakeholders. This role will be pivotal in how the group moves through it's next period of growth, therefore the Financial Controller must be able to think commercially whilst maintaining a high standard of technical excellence.

    • Strategically focussed FC role working at a global business

    • Partner to investment teams providing analysis and implementing robust controls

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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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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).