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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 - University of West London
    Ealing
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £62,000

    Finance Controller role with a balance of responsibilities that includes stakeholder engagement, commercial activity and technical reporting. You will report into the Deputy CFO for the university and have the opportunity to learn, progress and develop whilst in the role.

    • Work for one of the leading new universities in the UK

    • All round finance role, managing a team

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    Financial Controller - Healthcare, Diagnostics - Startup

    Wiltshire
    Permanent

    An exciting opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller to join the rapidly growing binx, based in Wiltshire. The Financial Controller will support the Finance Director with leading the finance team and managing the day to day finances for the business including the management and financial reporting.

    • An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing diagnostics startup

    • Suitable for a hands-on Financial Controller from an SME environment

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    Financial Controller - Global Manufacturing, Retail, E-commerce

    Greenford
    Permanent

    A newly created, superb Financial Controller position has arisen within a high growth manufacturing/retail business based near Greenford

    • High growth instantly recognisable leisure brand

    • Ideal second move from practice

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    Financial Controller - Leading Fast Food Franchise Business
    Edgware
    Permanent

    A Financial Controller position has arisen at a high growth QSR business based in Edgware

    • High growth QSR leader

    • Lead and build the finance function

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

    Fantastic opportunity for somebody to be number one in Finance for a growing property company.

    • No. 1 in Finance position

    • Rapidly growing property company

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  • North London
    Permanent

    An exciting opportunity to join a fast growing AIM listed SME, as Financial Controller, this role will ensure the company's finance function is running effectively with robust controls/processes in place. You will be a key member of the management team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and drive through change whilst also providing operational financial leadership.

    • Fast growth SME

    • Future opportunity to become Finance Director

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

    A Financial Controller role in Glasgow. The position will have full responsibility for all Statutory and Financial Accounting Processes & interfaces with other departments.

    • Financial Controller

    • Glasgow City Centre

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  • Edinburgh
    Permanent

    The role of the Financial Controller is to support our managing partners and sales teams to meet agreed business goals and ensure the smooth running of the finance department & admin teams. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the accounts team, including aspects such as sales and purchase ledger, payroll and management accounts.

    • Divisional Role With Premium Brand

    • Centrally Located And Excellent Benefits

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  • West Midlands
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £60,000

    Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Service, you will be responsible for managing the function including internal and external management and performance reporting, financial accounting and ensure consolidation of accounts and auditing across all group operations.

    • Great opportunity to join a large established charity within the West Midlands

    • Growing charity

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

    Due to Current and projected growth, this thriving SME business is looking to appoint an FC to work with the CEO, supporting effective and profitable decision making.

    • Rapidly growing tech driven SME

    • Entreprenurial business with secure funding and a great managememt team

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

    This Financial Controller will work closely with the MD and Board and be responsible for all aspects of finances and finance team.

    This role will play an integral part as the business is looking to continue its current growth and increase the business through retail and online channels.

    • Great opportunity to join a thriving & growing business

    • Competitive package with real personal growth opportunities

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  • North Lanarkshire
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000

    The Financial Controller role will be responsible for the Company's Financial Planning and Analysis function. This position will be responsible for a team of 3 staff members.

    The Financial Controller role will play a key role in driving forward necessary process improvements to ensure an efficient daily & monthly routine is embedded, which delivers reliable, accurate & timely information to the Senior Management Team.

    • Leading Scottish Group

    • Dynamic, growing & fast-paced business

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

    The FC will provide timely and meaningful reporting to enable all business units to be managed efficiently and effectively, in addition to contributing to the executive management of the company.

    Once processes are established, the FC will have the opportunity to progress into a Finance Director role - working closely with the Managing Director to help set and achieve business goals and set the pathway for future growth & profitability.

    • Clear career progression to Finance Director within a 3 year timescale

    • Autonomy to implement processes and build the growing finance function

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

    This exclusive Financial Controller position is with a global Oil & Gas business but this subsidiary operates as an exceptionally well run SME business across Europe & Africa. Our client is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the accounting operations within the UK, which serves markets throughout Europe and Africa.

    • An exceptional opportunity for a Qualified accountant

    • Candidate will ideally come from an SME background

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

    Financial Controller leading a team of eight qualified and part-qualified accountants across international region. This is a true Financial Controller position, leading the group management and statutory accounts process for a number of entities and managing relationships across a multinational business.

    • Newly created Financial Controller opportunity in Slough for growing EMEA region

    • International Financial Controller leading a team of qualified accountants

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  • Cambridge
    Permanent

    Our client is a fast growth start up 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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  • Stirling
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000

    The FC will provide timely and meaningful reporting to enable all business units to be managed efficiently and effectively, in addition to contributing to the executive management of the company.

    Once processes are established, the FC will have the opportunity to progress into a Finance Director role - working closely with the Managing Director to help set and achieve business goals and set the pathway for future growth & profitability.

    • Clear career progression from FC to FD

    • Autonomy to implement processes and build the growing finance function

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

    My client is looking for a qualified financial controller to take ownership of the businesses finances in their next stage of growth. This role will be a on the senior management team and the opportunity to progress with the business is readily available.

    • Excellent opportunity to join a high growth SME in a leadership role

    • The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a commercial environment

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

    The role of this Financial Controller will be Lichfield based and will focus on managing the controlling of a plant in order to guarantee and optimise the site's financial performance and competitiveness.

    • Leading Automotive Manufacturer

    • Number 1 in finance

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  • Tonbridge
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000

    Oversee the core finance team of 7, whilst improving processes, systems and reporting capability of the finance team. You will also support the CFO and play a key role in projects and commercial success of the business.

    • Fantastic brand

    • Excellent opportunity to work for PE backed business

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

    I'm currently working with an organisation within the Business Services Sector to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. You will have previously lead a team and have excellent stakeholder management across all levels.

    • Varied and interesting role

    • Growing Organisation

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  • Maidenhead
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £90,000

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

    • Heading up the finance function for a growing Technology business.

    • All round Financial Controller, managing multinational relationships.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Port Talbot
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000

    This is a newly created role in a very successful UK wide business

    • newly created role

    • Start ASAP in 2021

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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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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).