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

    Responsibility for all finance and accounting operations, facilities, site management and college transport working closely with College Principal and other executives.

    • Growing College based in Warwickshire

    • Hands on number one Finance role

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

    As a Financial Controller, your key purpose of the role will be to provide financial support to the business.

    You will be responsible for delivery accurate and timely results of financial accounting and other various financial activities, supporting finance department staff on a daily basis and reporting directly to the Financial Director.

    • Provide support to the business by joining an SME organisation in Wimborne

    • Financial Controller role reporting directly to the Finance Director

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

    An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a publishing business based in central London.

    • Opportunity to manage a team

    • Direct progression to Finance Director role

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  • Cambridge
    Permanent

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

    • 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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  • Bristol
    Permanent

    I'm working exclusively with an exciting Bristol Charity. They are looking for a Financial Controller on a Part Time basis (3 days a week) based in Central Bristol. Roles like this don't come up very often, so if you'd like to know more, please get in touch.

    • Central Bristol

    • Part Time

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

    This exciting Financial Controller opportunity has arisen within a division of a large group - reporting to the local (and inspirational MD).

    • Divisional Financial Controller role - working as a number 1 in finance

    • Part of a larger business with clearly ambitious plans

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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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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000

    Financial Controller with an expanding Accountancy LLP based in City of London. This is a broad and varied role, will full ownership of day-to-day finance within a growing firm. £60K - £70K + Package.

    • Broad & varied role with great exposure to senior leadership team

    • Chance to join a growing firm with great progression opportunities

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

    Newly created Financial Controller / Group Accountant role leading a team of 15 staff across 3 core teams. Role near Dartford / Bromley paying up to £80,000 plus benefits. Technical / Statutory focus.

    • Successful and profitable business

    • Excellent exposure

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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000

    Investment Management Financial Controller required for a dynamic firm in London

    This role involves controlling the Finance function in the UK, owning all finance related activity and facing off to the CFO and board level stakeholders.

    • Investment Management Financial Controller required for a dynamic firm in London

    • Reporting directly to the CFO

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

    Amazing opportunity for financial controller with excellent product knowledge

    • Broad financial controller

    • good product knowledge

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  • England
    Permanent

    Our client, a Leading International Project based company are looking to hire a Finance Controller to manage end to end financial activities for their offices in Dubai

    • Opportunity to work for a Leading Multinational Business

    • Excellent Career progression

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

    The main purpose of this role will be to provide senior-level financial, operational and commercial support to the senior leaders. As the new financial controller you will be overseeing the finance functions and managing the finance team.

    • Number one Finance role in an innovative manufacturing business

    • Be part of a fast-paced, ever evolving business

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    Wakefield
    Permanent

    Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Financial Controller (Centre) role will manage a £50m Centre cost base, including £30m of overheads and £20m of pass through costs and will have 3 direct reports and a team of 10 in total.
     

    • High-profile career building role pivotal to delivering business transformation

    • Large well-known progressive business enjoying turnaround success

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  • Derby
    Temporary
    £300 - £350 per day

    Hands on Financial Controller required to lead a small team in a fast paced PE backed business

    • tenp to perm

    • High growth PE backed business

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  • Warwickshire
    Temporary

    You will be the finance point of contact for a number of key projects. Responsible for the production of all financial data in a timely manner.

    • Immediate start role!

    • Potential permanent opportunity

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  • Oxfordshire
    Permanent

    Exclusive to Michael Page, we are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership to recruit a Group Financial Controller for a growing AIM listed Technology business based in Oxfordshire. This broad all-round role that would suit an ambitious individual looking to be involved in all areas of core finance.

    • Group Financial Controller required for a growing AIM Technology business

    • Exciting opportunity to join the business as it transitions into its next phase

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  • West Midlands
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000

    An opportunity to join an acquisitive and market leading manufacturing group in the Midlands as the new Group Financial Controller.

    This will be a high profile Group Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and with exposure to the business owners.

    • An acquisitive and market leading manufacturing group in the Midlands

    • A high profile Group Financial Controller opportunity

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  • Gloucestershire
    Permanent

    Due to an internal promotion, I am looking for a Senior Financial Controller with a strong background in Manufacturing. You will be commercially minded and an excellent influencer.

    • Exciting opportunity to join a global manufacturing business in Gloucestershire

    • Would suit a commercial Financial Controller with a background in Manufacturing

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

    Commercial Finance Controller position delivering strategic insight, owning the budgeting process and partnering directly with non-finance stakeholders, you will work with high level management and directors across the European region, working for a global brand name and leading a senior team of qualified accountants.

    • Global brand in Consumer products

    • Financial Controller position leading a senior team

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

    My client is a market leading, niche financial services business who offer a range of services to an international client base. Due to a combination of maternity cover and retirement, they are now seeking a strong, rounded accountant to join them, support the finance team and grow into the role of Financial Controller over the next couple of years.

    • Excellent opportunity with built in progression to FC role

    • Market leading, privately owned, International Financial Services Company

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

    Michael Page is proud to work exclusively with a high growth, and cash rich SME in Worcestershire to secure a talented Financial Controller with FD potential.

    • A broad finance role with a clear route to Finance Director

    • High growth and autonomous division of an international group

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  • Crawley
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £90,000

    Leading and managing a team of 11 staff.

    Responsible for the finance function across the UK and Europe.

    • Leading and managing a team of 11 staff.

    • Responsible for the finance function across the UK and Europe.

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  • Abingdon
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £80,000

    You will lead the finance team through all day to day financial activities providing an exceptional commercial and technical support to the business.

    • Group Financial Controller reporting to CFO

    • Fast growth technology business

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  • Glasgow
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £60,000

    Our client is looking to recruit an interim Financial Controller for an initial 12 month contract

    • Financial Controller

    • 12 Month Contract

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  • London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000

    The position of UK Financial Controller is the lead role for finance in the UK and reports to the European CFO.

    • A superb opportunity to work for a global brand

    • This is an opportunity to work for a private equity backed business

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  • City of London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000

    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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  • City of London
    Permanent

    This is a brand new role which sits within a large Financial Services business. This person will manage one direct report and also manage their own responsibilities relating to financial reporting, controls and systems.

    • This is a brand new role in an established and ambitious team

    • This person will manage IFRS reporting as well as budgets and forecasts

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  • South West London
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller will manage the local finance function in the UK and have full oversight of the budgeting and forecasting process. They will be responsible for providing commercial support to the regional leadership team and financial analysis on performance of the UK business.

    • UK Financial Controller

    • International, Private Equity Backed Group

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  • Kent
    Permanent
    £44,000 - £45,000

    Fantastic opportunity for a Spanish speaking financial controller to join this company based in Kent.

    • Great company based in Kent

    • Must be Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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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 

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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).