Financial Controller

Your new company Your new company is a leader in their field, based in North Derby and are looking for an experienced and commercially focussed Financial Controller to join their growing organisation on a permanent basis. Your new role As a Financial Controller, you will lead the day-to-day finance function. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and high-quality business partnering across the organisation. This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and lead continuous improvement initiatives within a growing business. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow management, treasury activities and fixed asset accounting.
• Produce management accounts, financial reports, KPI analysis, cash flow forecasts and business performance insights for senior stakeholders.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes, providing variance analysis and recommendations to improve performance.
• Coordinate external audits, statutory reporting requirements and wider compliance obligations, maintaining strong governance across the business.
• Drive finance system enhancements, process improvements and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reporting quality and financial visibility.
• Partner with operational and senior stakeholders across the organisation to support decision-making, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute to business growth and transformation. What you'll need to succeed
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Proven people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong Excel and finance systems experience. What you'll get in return
• Salary c.£75,000 DOE
• 25 days' holiday
• Private medical healthcare, including optical and dental
• Employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.