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

    Exciting opportunity to join a Derbyshire Manufacturing company who continue to establish their brand in the UK and beyond.

    • Excellent Progression Opportunity

    • Competitive Package

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    Financial Controller - UK Charity
    Windsor
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000

    The Financial Controller will have responsibility of maintaining accurate financial records for the DofE and its subsidiary company, Award Scheme Ltd (ASL). They will be expected to deputise for the Finance Director when necessary and provide key financial insight to assist in strategic decision making. They will be responsible for maintaining robust financial controls and have the freedom to identify and implement potential improvements to processes.

    • Excellent opportunity to join a prestigious UK charity

    • The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy qualification

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  • Kettering
    Permanent

    This is a great opportunity for somebody who is looking to take a lead role in managing a SME Finance function. You will be involved in all activities from transactional level up to board level reporting and take a hands on role in managing and developing a team along the way.

    • Financial Controller

    • Kettering

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  • Bury St. Edmunds
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £80,000

    Financial Controller responsible for partnering with key stakeholders within a fast paced environment. You will be responsible for driving efficiency and profitability.

    This is a fantastic opportunity that will provide you with the autonomy to add value and make a lasting impact on the organisation.

    • Looking for a strong business partner to drive efficiencies and profitability

    • Experience working in a fast paced environment (Manufacturing, Logistics, FMCG)

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  • Nottinghamshire
    Permanent
    • Must have experience of the construction industry
    • Qualified Accountant

    • New Role

    • Progression

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

    Page Group are working with a well established SME to recruit a Financial Controller role in Glasgow. The role will offer responsibility for the finance function of a rapidly growing business unit and is also very commercially focused, reporting directly into the Managing Director.

    • Financial Controller

    • Industrial, Qualified, Glasgow

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  • Cambridge
    Permanent

    Our client is a fast growth SME based in Cambridge looking for a Financial Controller

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

    • Ideal for someone looking for a bigger role and elevation in responsibility

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

    Page Group are working with a well established SME to recruit a Financial Controller role in Glasgow. The role will offer responsibility for the finance function of a rapidly growing business unit and is also very commercially focused, reporting directly into the Managing Director.

    • Clear growth plans

    • Newly created department

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  • London
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £100,000

    Financial controller role in a fast growing financial services business. Chance to put own stamp on the function and be involved in commercial projects

    • Financial controller role in a fast growing financial services business

    • Chance to put own stamp on the function and be involved in commercial projects

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

    Financial Controller role for a global media/marketing business. Broad controllership position with reporting, controls/compliance, team management + business partnering. £65K. Central London (Initially Remote).

    • Broad and varied Controllership position with team management

    • Chance to join a large media business with a strong international presence

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  • Swansea
    Permanent

    Manage the General Ledger & Banking Team and produce timely, accurate & insightful monthly financial results and maintain an effective control environment.

    • Large UK Wide Organisation

    • People Management Opportunity

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

    The main purpose for this Financial Controller role will be to report into the MD & support the growth of this successful & ambitious company. You will take ownership of the finance function & build relationships with other leaders in the business.

    • Hugely exciting FC role for an impressive, fast growth SME close to Chorley

    • Join this impressive organisation for a chance to grow with the business

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  • Windsor
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000

    A rapidly expanding organisation that has a well established and reputable brand. This is a newly created Financial Controller position, leading the day to day finance function with a hands on approach, while managing a direct report.

    • Hands on Financial Controller for rapidly expanding SME organisation

    • Newly created Financial Controller role leading the day to day finance function

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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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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £100,000

    The Financial Controller will be responsible for all legal entity and financial control within the business. This person will also manage a small team of direct reports.

    • This is a permanent position with a leading Financial Services business

    • This person will have experience in legal entity and financial controls

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  • Norfolk
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000

    Financial Controller opportunity at a Manufacturing business based in Norfolk. The role will see you manage the site finance function, ensuring proper financial governance, strategic planning, budget control and systems management. I am looking for someone from a Manufacturing/FMCG background.

    • Opportunity for an experienced FMCG/Manufacturing Financial Controller

    • Manage the site finance function, ensuring proper financial governance

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

    Reporting in to the Finance Director, you will be the No.2 in Finance, managing a small finance team who oversee the production of monthly management accounts, produce business plans and forecasts, and take full ownership of the year end statutory accounts.

    • Exciting No.2 in Finance opportunity

    • Working within a long term project orientated sector, that is in demand

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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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).