Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Leicester – 6‑Month FTC – £75,000 – £80,000

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing all financial operations
• Maintain and enhance financial systems to support efficient business and manufacturing performance
• Partner with the management team to inform decision‑making on pricing, budgeting, purchasing, stock control, and margin improvement, using KPIs to drive performance
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including sales and margin analysis, variance reporting, overheads, regional and customer insights, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and working capital
• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts covering sales, margins, overheads, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and weekly sales and order book reports
• Manage monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing and HMRC compliance
• Oversee VAT returns and ensure full reconciliation and compliance
• Complete regulatory and statistical submissions as required
• Prepare annual accounts and liaise with auditors and group teams on audit and tax requirements
• Manage invoice discounting reporting, including reconciliations and audit support

This position is office based.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Background in manufacturing and experience working in an SME
• Advanced Excel skills
• Hands‑on approach, comfortable managing detail and routine tasks

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