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    Financial Controller

    Watford
    Permanent

    Reporting to the Finance Director you will be responsible for the day to day management of the Finance department in Watford. You will also assist the Finance Director with planning the development of the Finance function to meet the business needs and be a champion of Finance across the company demonstrating the GAMA values.
     

    • Working for a high growth healthcare business

    • Fast paced and dynamic environment

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    Financial Controller

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000

    The Edgbaston Priory Club is seeking a Financial Controller based at the Club, reporting to the Chief Executive.

    As Financial Controller you are expected to play an important role in the Club partnering with stakeholders (to include the Board and Lawn Tennis Association), leading the finance team and maintaining robust financial control.
     

    • Financial Controller for one of the premier racquets clubs in the UK

    • Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham

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    Financial Controller - Leisure, Sport, Startup

    Bristol
    Permanent

    As the Financial Controller at The Wave Bristol, you will be responsible for ensuring the strategic vision of the company is fulfilled through a full range of finance functions. You will be required to take ownership of the financial health of the organisation by ensuring all departments are running efficiently.
     

    • Fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, ethical business based in Bristol

    • Would suit a commercially astute, hands-on Financial Controller

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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

    West Bromwich
    Permanent

    Maxpower Automotive is looking for a Financial Controller with a solid understanding of accounting within a manufacturing environment to be based at its facility in West Bromwich, reporting to the Group Finance Director as well as the plant Operations Director.
     

    • Financial Controller - West Bromwich

    • Financial Controller - Reporting To Group Finance Director

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

    This role involves taking full managerial responsibility for the accounting functions within the business. As Financial Controller you will be reporting directly to the European Financial Controller and will be responsible for ensuring financial controls are applied throughout the company, alongside providing commercial support to the board.

    • Innovative Manufacturing Business

    • Progressive opportunities within a globally recognised business

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

    This innovative business are looking for a Financial Controller to join to oversee the day to day function of the finance team.

    This role will be suitable to an ambitious Finance Manager/Controller who is keen to step into a Finance Director or general management position in the future.

    • FD Designate

    • Innovative manufacturing business

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  • Scottish Borders
    Permanent

    Managing the organisations accounting and transactional functions, including accounts payables, accounts receivables, credit control, statutory reporting, VAT and financial control.

    • Great leadership role with excellent benefits

    • Commutable location

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

    We are recruiting a newly created Financial Controller position. Based in the Head Office of a PE backed Business in Reading. This role will have full responsibility and ownership of the core finance function, partnering with operations, developing strategy and managing a team of four.

    • Private equity backed growing SME

    • Newly created Financial Controller position.

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  • Bristol
    Permanent

    Leisure business based in central Bristol looking for a Financial Controller. Great opportunity to join a business who have continued to grow and succeed.

    • Central Bristol

    • SME Financial Controller

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

    The Financial Controller is responsible for managing the day to day operations within the finance team and ensuring that accurate and timely management information is provided to the Leadership team. This is a very hands-on role within a fast-paced commercial environment and would suit someone looking to join a business with a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial mind-set.

    • A Financial Controller role within a growing and developing business

    • A growing, PE backed business, based in Harrogate

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

    A newly created senior role within a consistently growing business. This Financial Controller position will give the successful candidate the opportunity to make the role their own, enhancing their own career development and experiencing a high growth environment.

    • Fast growth business

    • Interesting sector

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

    Financial Controller reporting into the CEO with overall management for the groups finances. Also has a key focus on manager key stakeholder relationships.

    • Financial Controller for a SME membership body

    • The organisation is open to people applying on a full time and part time basis

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

    An internationally renowned business, specialising in medical devices are now seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Financial Controller, to lead the UK Finance team and play an integral role in the business.

    • Opportuninity to make a difference in the organisation.

    • Fantastic salary and benefits package

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

    Our client, a market leader in the Manufacturing sector, is looking to bring in a Financial Controller to drive forward all areas of finance and the business in Reading.

    • Financial Controller for core finance function, leading team of four accountant

    • Growing SME in Reading with speacialised product range.

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

    An opportunity to drive/implement process improvements that will add significant value to a highly respected organisation

    A role that offers a mix of technical and commercial accounting to add significant value.

    • Work for a highly rewarding and values driven organsiation

    • Manage and develop robust financial accounting and reporting systems to the high

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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000

    The opportunity to join a growing UK legal firm as a Financial Controller within their City of London head office. They are a really close knit finance function and this role has a lot of autonomy paying up to 65K + Bonus.

    • Change to join a growing UK law firm

    • Line Management, Autonomy, Partner Interaction & Great Commercial Exposure

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

    Financial Controller in Yeovil. Our client is a Global Manufacturing Business who are a leader in their field. They are already successful but continue to grow and diversify. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business and make your mark. For more information, please follow the link below to get in touch.

    • Leading Manufacturing Business

    • Growing Business

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

    Financial controller for an extremely exciting research led not-for-profit organisation, focused on data science and artificial intelligence.

    • Work for a world leading research organisation

    • Lead financial control role

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

    Reporting in to the Deputy Group Finance Director, this role will play a pivotal part in the continued growth of the organisation. It is very much a hands on role but with the opportunity to grow with the business.

    • Fast growing construction company

    • Excellent opportunity for an immediate start

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  • South West London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000

    The Financial Controller will oversee the accurate reporting of all financial transactions, preparation of statutory accounts, cash-flow management and manage the very capable team.

    • Award winning construction business in South West London

    • No. 1 in finance working as part of the Senior Leadership Team

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  • Edgware
    Permanent
    £58,000 - £65,000

    You will be responsible for supporting the CFO in the day to day running of the finance function.

    • Fast growing SME looking to double in tunover this year

    • Hands on, newly created Financial Controller role based in North West London

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  • Aberdeen
    Temporary

    One of Aberdeens leading O+G Operators is looking for a Finance Controller to join them asap on a long term contracting basis.

    • Long term contracting Finance Controller role

    • Aberdeen Operator

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  • Burton-On-Trent
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000

    Acting as the No.2 to the UK MD, you will take full ownership of finance but also involved in driving the business through commercial decision making.

    • Hands-on Financial Controller position, managing the core finance function

    • Progression available to FD post

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

    Financial Controller for fast growing SME.

    Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, plus benefits.

    • Financial Controller for high growth SME

    • £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits.

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

    Michael Page have partnered exclusively with a leading manufacturing business to appoint a Site Financial Controller to drive performance for a high profile site in Devon.

    • #1 Site Finance role for a household brand

    • Key member of site Senior Leadership Team

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

    The chance to join a leading global business as a Financial Controller (Finance Director in Training). Varied role, great progression and a growing business. 60K + 20% Bonus. Canary Wharf (East London)

    • All rounder role, Finance Director in training, global trading business

    • Clear progress, expanding business, great mentorship

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  • Wilmslow
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £43,000

    Financial Controller position within a strong SME environment based in Wilmslow. Newly developed role, giving the ability to make it your own.

    • Career Progression

    • Dynamic role

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

    A broad number 2 in finance position

    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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  • Guildford
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000

    To manage the financial running of the subsidiary through strong financial disciplines, coupled with commercial support of the sales and marketing functions. To manage all financial reporting and forecasting into Head Office.

    • A leader in their field, our client has a global reach in an exciting industry

    • You will be technically strong, managing all aspects of financial reporting

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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.
 

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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).