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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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  • City of London
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller will support the Energy and Base Metals Business, the Finance Director, and manage the daily accounting, treasury, regulatory and reporting requirements.

    This person will take responsibility for all areas of Finance and Treasury.

    • This person will manage accounting, treasury, regulatory and reporting

    • This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave

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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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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £68,500

    The Financial Controller is a key senior figure within the finance team with responsibility for the preparation of the statutory reports for the organisation and management of the financial transactions team.

    • Financial Controller working for a large and growing Housing Assocation

    • Ideal for someone with strong technical and process improvement skills

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  • Solihull
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £65,000

    We are working in partnership with a local SME that is run by an entrepreneurial family. With turnover in the region of £25m, they now need a rounded Financial Controller.

    • SME FC role working closely with the owners

    • Hands-on role within a growing SME

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

    Supporting the area of receivables and accounts payable, billing and invoicing, as well as client's credit analysis, ageing preparation, payment analysis and reconciliation. Supporting general, suppliers' and clients' administration activities, reporting on fixed assets, on inventory movements and other related activities. Preparing yearly budget and medium-term planning according to the Company guidelines and objectives

    • Work for a large, global business who are leaders in their field

    • Get involved in commercial finance and drvie the business forward

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Alfreton
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000
    • Rapidly growing SME construction business
    • Financial Controller leading small team of mixed experience

    • Excellent Opportunity to join Senior Finance Team

    • Competitive Package

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    Essex
    Permanent

    An exciting new position giving the opportunity to work at a senior level within an established international business. The role reports into the Finance Director and will have responsibility for the accounting team of 20. You will have daily interaction with the senior management team within a matrix structure environment as well as being an expert in all financial and technical matters for the business.

    • Leadership Role

    • Opportunity to work for a growing international business

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  • England
    Permanent

    Looking to hire an experienced Financial Controller with Oil and Gas background to be based out of the Dubai Office looking after MENA & APAC region.

    • Working for a reputable oil and gas company with regional exposure

    • A chance to be a part of a growing business and have a holistic finance role

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

    Acting as a close number two to the Financial Controller, this position has been newly created due to business growth; and will allow for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to join the business at an exciting time, with fantastic opportunities for the future.

    The role combines accounting skills with effective management and concise communication to both financial and non-financial management.

    • Ideal opportunity for a hands on Qualified Accountant

    • Opportunity to gain new insight and experience in a fast-paced role

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

    Commercial Finance Controller position delivering the short to medium business strategy for this rapidly growing PE backed Pharmaceutical organisation that has a well established and reputable brand.

    • Fast growing private equity back Pharmaceutical organisation

    • Commercial Finance Controller position leading the business growth strategy

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

    Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead a small team and be hands-on, as well as having a proven track record in an SME environment. You will be tasked with running the finance department and providing on time reporting, as well as business partnering with key stakeholders.

    • You will be a hands-on Finance Controller with relevant SME experience

    • This role has 2 Direct Reports and is responsible for all finance elements

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

    Great SME business in West Kent looking for a new financial controller

    • Great business based in West Kent

    • Must be Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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  • London
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £80,000

    Group Financial Controller role for a high-growth, multinational data/insight business ($1.5 billion+ revenue). Reporting + Business Partnering + Projects. Up to £80,000 + Bonus. London.

    • Newly-created role with a high-growth, acquisitive multinational ($1.5 billion)

    • Broad remit, great senior stakeholder exposure + change/transformation

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  • Weybridge
    Temporary

    6-12 month contract reporting directly to the Finance Director.

    Responsible for developing processes throughout the finance function.

    • 6-12 month contract reporting directly to the Finance Director.

    • Responsible for developing processes throughout the finance function.

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  • Cardiff
    Permanent

    Play a critical part in the financial reporting, partnering with all the group and supporting new projects / systems.

    • Leading Organisation in a Growing Sector

    • Global Expansion Plans

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  • Redhill
    Temporary
    £350 - £450 per day

    Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA Financial Controller required

    Must have Housing Association experience

    • Financial Controller Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA required

    • Must have Housing Association experience

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  • Alfreton
    Permanent

    Exceptional Opportunity to join a growing SME in the manufacturing sector with a great product and a collaborative Management team

    Looking after a small team and reporting directly to the FD, you will provide full Financial Control and governance, helping set and deliver the strategic agenda as they enter an exciting stage of development.

    • Group Financial Controller

    • Permanent or temp to perm opportunity

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  • London
    Temporary
    £400 - £450 per day

    An excellent opportunity to work as a Financial Controller for a central government department. This is a great opportunity for a qualified Financial Controller to work on an ongoing interim assignment.

    • An excellent opportunity to work as an Interim Financial Controller

    • An ongoing temporary assignment

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  • Cambridge
    Permanent

    A part-time Financial Controller role to join a fast growing Cambridge based business. The role oversees the financial operations of the entire organisation and interaction with senior stake holders.

    • Newly created role for a exciting start up business in Cambridge

    • A chance to be apart of a growing business with exciting future growth plan

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  • Leeds
    Temporary
    £62,000 - £64,000

    Michael Page are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller to join a large Public Sector organisation based in Leeds.

    • Long Term Interim Financial Controller Opportunity

    • Large Public Sector organisation based in Leeds

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

    Group Financial Controller required for a growing sustainable investment firm based in London.

    Exciting opportunity to join a firm at the perfect time in its development in to a market leader within Sustainable Investment

    • Group Financial Controller required for a growing sustainable investment firm

    • Exciting opportunity to join a firm at the perfect time in its development

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  • Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000

    This is an exciting opportunity to join this fast growing Business as Financial Controller/Senior Manager. 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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  • Cardiff
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000

    This would be a great first management position for someone looking to join a dynamic business working closely with the number one in finance. Previous team management experience is a benefit but not essential.

    You will be required to help guide the team through a period of growth and continue to strategically navigate the business as they continue to develop.

    • Fantastic working environment

    • Chance to join a dynamic growing business with further expected growth

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  • London
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller will be highly visible and responsible for building a first class reporting and analysis function, giving the Board strong visibility on financial performance of the Group. A broad and varied role requiring someone technically highly proficient who can also support commercially, with P&L oversight of a key business.

    • Financial Controller - Private Equity

    • Market Leader

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  • Leicester
    Temporary
    £60,000 - £70,000

    Reporting into the Senior Leadership team, you will be responsible for managing a team as well as helping to drive the P + L and set and monitor KPI's.

    • Challenging and varied role to manage a growing team

    • Interim Assignment

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  • West Sussex
    Temporary
    £200 - £300 per day

    Am interim role to enable the growth of a successful manufacturing business. Keeping the finance function running smoothly through periods of change with involvement in ad-hoc projects.

    • Fast Growing Business

    • 6 Month Contract

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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).