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    Financial Controller
    Brentwood
    Permanent

    As part of the investment in the business, we are looking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance team and support the business through this exciting growth opportunity.
     

    • Working for a growing SME

    • Opportunity to progress to FD

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    Financial Controller - Sector Leading PLC
    Hastings
    Permanent

    Fantastic opportunity to join sector leading PLC business in Hastings as Financial Controller, reporting to the CFO. Broad range of financial control and team management, coupled with commercial analysis, budgeting, strategy and project work

    • Rapidly Growing PLC

    • Sector Leading Business

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    Financial Controller - Indo European Foods
    Harrow
    Permanent

    - Reporting in to the MD of the business, this is an incredible opportunity for an experience financial professional to join a growing business and facilitate the continued growth of the organisation

    - Ownership of the finance function from an operational & strategic perspective

    • Rapidly growing FMCG business in Harrow

    • Opportunity to grow and develop within the business

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

    As the Financial Controller you will lead a small finance team and develop existing financial processes and procedures.

    • Financial Controller - PE backed business - Sussex based

    • Based near Eastbourne

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  • Newcastle upon Tyne
    Temporary
    £200 - £250 per day (£51,996 - £64,995)

    The Financial Controller will have direct reporting responsibility to the FD.

    Duties include reporting, personnel, budget and decision-making responsibility

    • High Performing Business

    • 3 month interim contract

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

    Leading Manufacturing business, looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the team in Bodmin.

    • Leading Business

    • Lead Finance on-site

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  • Scotland
    Temporary
    £500 - £500 per day (£129,990)

    My client in the North West Scotland is seeking a Finance Controller to join the team asap. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will support the production and analysis of financial information for the business operations on site, reporting on financial performance to the group, and ensuring that statutory reporting requirements are met.

    • Full time day rate opportunity

    • Industry client

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  • Devon
    Permanent

    Professional Services Organisation in Devon, looking for a Senior Financial Controller with a solid track record of leading a Finance team.

    • Growing Professional Services Organisation

    • Dynamic

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  • Peterborough
    Permanent
    £48,000 - £52,000

    Recent significant growth has led to the requirement of a Financial Controller for this professional services organisation based in Peterborough. This is a newly created role where you will be managing a small team and supporting the Finance Director.

    • Opportunity to join an expanding organisation

    • Develop you career in this broad role.

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  • London
    Permanent

    An Exciting Financial Controller role for a rapidly growing Hospitality/retail business that owns a number of boutique coffee shops and a retail clothing brands. This person with be in charge of the entire finance function and report directly into the Owners.

    • Rapidly growing Hospitality and retail Business

    • Broad and varied role

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  • East Midlands
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000

    Michael Page are exclusively working with a service sector business in the East Midlands to attract a talented Financial Controller who wants to develop their career in a high growth dynamic business.

    • High growth, service sector PLC in the East Midlands

    • Clear number two role with progression and development opportunity

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    Financial Controller

    London
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000

    As a Financial Controller, you will oversee the entire finance function and be responsible for monthly reporting as well as budgeting and forecasting. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for expanding their operations oversees into Asia and the US where they are looking to open new offices.

    • Family owned business offering information on market trends in the sports sector

    • Currently looking to expand into Singapore & Miami

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

    Please get in touch if you are a qualified accountant with Sage 200 experience, looking to work in a progressive, open minded business with ambitious plans for growth.

    • Great new role for a qualified Financial Controller based close to Bury

    • Sage 200 experience required!

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

    The Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in the organisation leading the day to day operations of the finance function.

    • Amazing organisation

    • Amazing place to work

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  • Haywards Heath
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000

    This newly created Financial Controller position will lead the finance function with this growing SME and partner with all senior leaders to drive the business forward.

    • Newly created role in West Sussex

    • FMCG / Retail experience desired

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  • Flintshire
    Permanent

    A senior level role within a leading organisation based in North Wales.

    • An exellent role for an experienced FC to join a multinational organisaition

    • This is a senior level role within the growing finance team

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  • Maidenhead
    Permanent

    An excellent role that will allow you to take full control of the overall finance function and allow you to change and adapt it to the business needs. You will be heading up a change program within the finance team to ensure processes and procedures are being completed on time.

    • Excellent chance to lead the finance function.

    • To have a broad range of experience within all aspects of the finance function.

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  • Biggleswade
    Permanent

    To provide leadership to an busy and energetic finance function, providing strong management accounting, compliance and accuracy across the two business sites.

    • Global Organisation

    • Leadership Opportunity

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  • London
    Permanent
    £55,000

    Fantastic and rare opportunity for a part time (2 days a week) Financial Controller with a well reputed Art retailer in Central London. Reporting to the Finance Director, we are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic Financial Controller.

    • Excellent part time opportunity for a Financial Controller

    • Industry Leading Commerical art venture

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

    Play a crucial part of the management team and take responsibility for the finance function to drive commercial performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to really have an impact on a large manufacturing facility.

    • Opportunity to run the finances of a major manufacturing site

    • Play a critical part of the management team

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

    A Leading FMCG business near Exeter, looking for an experienced Financial Controller.

    • Site Financial Controller

    • Leading FMCG business

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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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  • 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
    £50,000 - £60,000



    This is a true number two finance role in the Business. The individual will work for the FD and closely with the wider member of the executive team and will be the being the primary finance lead for the finance function.

    • Newly created role to support the demand of the growing finance team.

    • No.2 position to the UK&I Finance Director.

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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).