685 Financial Controller jobs in the United Kingdom

Financial Controller

Slough, South East Compass Associates

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Financial Controller £70,000 p.a Slough Full time Permanent Are you a hands-on finance leader who loves combining strong financial control with real business impact? Would you like to join a forward-thinking business who are continuously looking to improve and expand their portfolio? Compass Associates are currently working in partnership with a growing business in Berkshire who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. Following an imminent acquisition, the successful candidate will have take ownership of financial operations and be a trusted partner to the business. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to join a business with ambitious growth plans, and with a consistent desire to further develop individuals across their finance and wider teams. Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis.Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with accounting policies. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls. Deliver external audits, maintain controls and ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures. Act as a key finance partner to operational leaders, providing insights and analysis to support key decision-making. Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to ensure operational and financial targets are met. Oversee the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees. Provide mentoring, guidance, and ensure effective collaboration across finance and HR functions. Requirements: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial control experience. Exposure working within a multi-site environment, with oversight of multiple P&L's Proven track record of managing AR, AP, payroll, and reporting processes. Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft (SAP or similar ERP systems) Experience in business partnering with operational teams. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with ability to oversee both finance and HR/admin functions Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly on . Alternatively email an updated CV to Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendations
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Financial Controller

Greater London, London £80000 - £85000 Annually Goodman Masson

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Goodman Masson are exclusively partnered with a mission driven financial institution to recruit for a Financial Controller on a Maternity cover. This will be a fixed term role for a minimum of 12 months.

This innovative organisation are seeking a high-performing Financial Controller to be a key leadership figure within their London-based Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will take on a broad remit, overseeing and managing the financial operations, accounting, and treasury functions. You will drive continuous improvement, enhance controls, and develop the finance team in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.

  • Manage month-end processes and deliver robust financial reporting to a high standard.

  • Deliver quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts (IFRS/FRS 102).

  • Lead the audit process and be the main point of contact for tax advisors. 

  • Present reports to senior leadership, including Board of Directors and Audit Committees.
  • Manage the treasury function and support the management of liquidity risk.

  • Own the financial controls and support the CFO on efficiency initiatives.

Essentials:

  • Formal accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a degree or equivalent education.

  • Proven experience in a hands-on Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager role in a small-to-medium business, ideally within financial services or development finance.

  • Excellent technical IFRS ability for financial and statutory reporting.

  • Demonstrable experience leading and mentoring a finance team.

Desirables:

  • Audit firm background (Big 4 or similar)

  • Familiarity and experience with IFRS 9.

  • Experience in using Microsoft Business Central.

Salary range is £80,(Apply online only) - £85,(Apply online only) depending on experience + 10% Employer pension contributions & private medical insurance. 

Central London based with hybrid working available. Minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

Candidates will need to be available to start the contract from around mid November. 

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered. 

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Financial Controller

Buckinghamshire, Eastern £45000 - £55000 Annually Marc Daniels

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Financial Controller (Part-time)
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

The Role
We are seeking a qualified Financial Controller to provide high-quality financial reporting, business partnering, and operational support to the Finance Director and wider management team. This role will also involve developing an international finance team and enhancing financial controls and processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce Financial statements under FRS 102
  • Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts
  • Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury, and bank relationships
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting (HMRC, VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, ONS)
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes
  • Partner with project and operational teams, providing analysis and insight to support decision-making
  • Lead financial reporting and analysis for major projects, pricing, and investment decisions
  • Develop and support the finance team, ensuring best practice controls and processes
  • Act as point of contact for auditors and external advisors, ensuring compliance with reporting and governance standards

About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting background with experience in management reporting, cashflow, budgeting, and statutory reporting
  • Track record in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
  • Excellent Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (Xero preferred)
  • Strong communicator, able to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams
  • Commercially astute, proactive, and detail-oriented

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Career development in a stable, fast-growing industry
  • Opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking organisation

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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Financial Controller

Buckinghamshire, Eastern £50000 Annually Marc Daniels

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We are seeking a qualified Financial Controller to provide high-quality financial reporting, business partnering, and operational support to the Finance Director and wider management team. This role will also involve developing an international finance team and enhancing financial controls and processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce Financial Statements under FRS 102
  • Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts
  • Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury, and bank relationships
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes
  • Partner with project and operational teams, providing analysis and insight to support decision-making
  • Lead financial reporting and analysis for major projects, pricing, and investment decisions
  • Develop and support the finance team, ensuring best practice controls and processes
  • Act as point of contact for auditors and external advisors, ensuring compliance with reporting and governance standards

About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting background with experience in management reporting, cashflow, budgeting, and statutory reporting
  • Track record in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
  • Excellent Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (Xero preferred)
  • Strong communicator, able to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams
  • Commercially astute, proactive, and detail-oriented

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Career development in a stable, fast-growing industry
  • Opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking organisation

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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Financial Controller

Nottingham, East Midlands £55000 - £60000 Annually SF Recruitment

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Financial Controller
Nottinghamshire
Permanent
£60,000 + Car Allowance.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Financial Controller to join a growing mid-sized PE Backed business on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hybrid role based in Nottingham (2 Days office based & 3 remote). This newly created position, reporting directly to the CFO & will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, overseeing reporting, controls, and day-to-day operations across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of finance in a dynamic, expanding organisation, with a salary of £5,000 - 0,000 + car allowance, depending on experience.

The Role
You will lead core finance functions, work closely with the CFO & provide financial insight, ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and robust controls across the group. Managing three direct reports, you'll oversee financial reporting, tax, audit, balance sheet reconciliations, and day-to-day finance operations, while supporting senior leadership on projects and process improvements.

Key Requirements

- ACA/ACCA qualified with 5+ years PQE
- Strong financial reporting and control experience
- Background in transactional finance and operational processes
- Previous team management experience
- Hands-on, detail-focused, and proactive

If you're a qualified individual, looking to join a growing business with genuine flexibility & hybrid working available - please apply with your most up to date CV for immediate consideration.

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Financial Controller

Derby, East Midlands £55000 - £60000 Annually SF Recruitment

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Financial Controller
Derbyshire
Permanent
£60,000 + Car Allowance.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Financial Controller to join a growing mid-sized PE Backed business on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hybrid role based in Derby (2 Days office based & 3 remote). This newly created position, reporting directly to the CFO & will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, overseeing reporting, controls, and day-to-day operations across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of finance in a dynamic, expanding organisation, with a salary of £5,000 - 0,000 + car allowance, depending on experience.

The Role
You will lead core finance functions, work closely with the CFO & provide financial insight, ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and robust controls across the group. Managing three direct reports, you'll oversee financial reporting, tax, audit, balance sheet reconciliations, and day-to-day finance operations, while supporting senior leadership on projects and process improvements.

Key Requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualified with 5+ years PQE
- Strong financial reporting and control experience
- Background in transactional finance and operational processes
- Previous team management experience
- Hands-on, detail-focused, and proactive

If you're a qualified individual, looking to join a growing business with genuine flexibility & hybrid working available - please apply with your most up to date CV for immediate consideration.

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Financial Controller

Chelmsford, Eastern £70000 - £85000 Annually Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited

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We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead a finance team, with responsibility for managing key financial processes such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. You will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of monthly management accounts, annual financial reporting, and audit processes. This is an excellent opportunity to drive process improvements, deliver insights to senior leadership, and oversee the financial operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manager the month-end management accounts process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Provide updates to senior stakeholders (CFO, CEO, Board) on financial performance.
  • Own core financial processes, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, focusing on efficiency and best practices.
  • Oversee the management and development of finance systems, focusing on automation to reduce manual intervention.
  • Manage the delivery of statutory audits and financial accounts, collaborating with external auditors and accountancy firms.
  • Work with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to ensure accurate project-level reporting.
  • Contribute to the development of new financial reporting metrics and key finance projects.
Technical Skills and Experience:
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of systems, with experience in process automation.
  • Proven ability to deliver management accounts and related financial analysis.
  • Experience within construction, infrastructure, or transport sectors.
Please apply for further information
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Financial Controller

Kirkby, North West £75000 - £75500 Annually Food Careers Limited

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Financial Controller

Merseyside / Lancashire

Salary 75,000 per annum

An Exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a business within the Manufacturing sector that sells their products via a variety of channels. This modern forward-looking business is a genuine leader within their sector and offer a fun, dynamic and interesting workplace.

The Opportunity

The business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take on a wide range of duties including statutory and management reporting including year-end, whilst directing three reports within the Finance team.

Duties of the role will include

  • Hours Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
  • Produce Month end accounts and Quarterly forecasts, offer insight and analysis and prepare/submit quarterly HMRC VAT returns.
  • Oversee monthly payment runs and perform reconciliations to ensure accounts are kept up to date.
  • Preparation of forecasts & budgets and reporting monthly on variances.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable, Credit Control and Payroll, and ensure employees are following correct procedures in line with company policies.
  • Cashflow Management, Cash Optimisation.
  • Support the Commercial team, mitigating risk on inventory purchases, reviewing stock positions and analyzing sales/trading data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Support the Directors on a variety of strategic plans and projects.
  • Support the Directors in fulfilling significant future CAPEX plans, including return on investment calcs, timing of purchases, financing options etc.
  • Assist the Project Manager with medium term objective to migrate to new cloud-based ERP system.
  • This is a hands-on role and the Financial Controller will support Departmental Heads with financial and sales analysis including gross margin and overhead analysis.
  • Monthly management accounting tasks will include stock reconciliation and reporting, managing prepayments and accruals, cash flow forecasting, and Debtor analysis.
  • Assist the Finance Director with preparation of consolidated interim and year-end financial statements.

The Person

  • Ambitious, as an opportunity exists to become Finance Director in 2 years.
  • 4+ years relevant Finance experience and be suitably qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
  • The ability to analyse existing systems, processes and controls and to advise on and implement improvements.
  • Able to manage and motivate a small team whilst effectively managing a full workload within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

This role is commutable from: This role is commutable from: St Helens, Liverpool, Aintree, Kirkby, Warrington, Knowsley, Haydock, Manchester, Culcheth, Salford, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Prescot, Widnes, Up Holland, Leigh, Wigan. Ref: 3502

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Financial Controller

London, London £90000 - £110000 Annually Marc Daniels

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A market leading brand name business are looking for a UK Financial Controller. This is a high-impact role, responsible for leading a large finance team of finance professionals and ensuring robust financial controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee all aspects of financial accounting, controls, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement in processes and systems to support a fast-growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, embedding a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Take ownership of balance sheet management, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial reporting.
  • Manage the annual audit process and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
  • Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and liquidity.
  • Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
  • Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management across the organisation.
  • Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation to increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.

Person Requirements:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a large, complex organisation
  • Strong track record of managing and developing large finance teams.
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge, with hands-on experience in balance sheet management, audit, treasury, and controls.
  • A disciplined leader with the ability to embed robust processes and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
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Financial Controller

Nottinghamshire, East Midlands £55000 - £60000 Annually Blusource Professional Services Ltd

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Financial Controller – Derby – £55,000 to £0,000 Car Bonus Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working

Are you an ambitious, qualified finance professional ready to step into a high-impact leadership role in a growing business?

We are delighted to be working on a rare opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a thriving and ambitious business in Derby. This newly created position, reporting directly to the CFO, has arisen from exceptional growth and offers the chance to shape and lead the day-to-day finance function. With turnover approaching 00 million and continuing to expand, the company presents an exciting platform to make a real impact. Beyond commercial success, they place genuine emphasis on employee well-being, offering excellent hybrid working, generous holiday entitlement, and additional days dedicated to self-care and charitable work.

Their people-first approach has fostered a culture with remarkably low staff turnover and a reputation as an employer of choice.

As Financial Controller, you’ll be the number two to an experienced and forward-thinking CFO. You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the finance function, managing a collaborative team of 8 (including 3 direct reports), driving performance, improving processes, and helping steer the business forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor the finance team across reporting, compliance, and controls
  • Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, and cashflow reports
  • Strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across systems and processes
  • Work closely with the CFO on strategic planning and financial insight
  • Act as a key contact for external stakeholders, including auditors


What We’re Looking For:

  • Qualified Accountant (Ideally ACA, ACCA)
  • Proven experience in a senior finance role
  • A strong mix of technical expertise and leadership ability
  • Hands-on approach with excellent communication skills


Why Apply for This Position?

  • Be part of a growing, values-led business with a fantastic culture
  • Work directly alongside the CFO with genuine influence on strategy
  • Lead a talented and supportive team
  • Enjoy hybrid working and excellent perks, including:
    • 26 days holiday (rising to 28)   birthday off bank holidays
    • Car allowance , wellbeing half-days, team volunteering leave, and more

If you're a proactive and people-focused Financial Controller looking for your next career step — this is the opportunity for you! Apply now or call Harry at Blusource Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information.

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