353 Financial Controller jobs in the United Kingdom

If you’re looking to progress your Finance career with one of Dorchester fastest-moving SMEs, Venture Recruitment may have the perfect job for you!
The business have experienced exponential organic growth within the technology sector over the last 12 months, due to their unique product offering.

Working closely with the Board of Directors this role focus equally on overseeing day-to-day Finance operations and developing long-term commercial strategy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing monthly Management Accounts, including WIP and long-term contract financials
2. Presenting insightful forecasts and budgets to the Board of Directors, whilst creating scenario models
3. Submitting quarterly VAT returns and overseeing employee Payroll 

If this sound like you, please apply here or via email at (url removed)

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My Client have grown into one of the largest speciality machinists and suppliers of plastics in the United Kingdom. Due to major growths within various engineering markets, they are investing in the right people to join their expanding team.

Financial Controller
This is a high-impact position for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, SME manufacturing environment. You’ll lead the finance strategy and day-to-day operations, providing critical insights, guidance and leadership as we continue to scale.

Financial Controller Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
li>Deliver persuasive analysis and recommendations to influence senior stakeholders
• Manage year-end processes and liaise with external auditors
• Oversee cash flow, VAT, payroll, and monthly invoicing
• Deliver robust reporting on performance indicators and key metrics
• Support investment decisions and capital expenditure proposals
• Manage and mentor the Accounts Assistant
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and statutory requirements
• Contribute to wider business projects and decision-making

Financial Controller Skills & Experience:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Proven experience in a No.1 finance role within manufacturing
• Track record of delivering financial leadership in a growing SME
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset
• High-level Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience with product and machine finance
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment

Their Values:
They believe in Accountability, Equality, Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect. If these align with their own values, you’ll feel right at home here.

Financial Controller Package:

Competitive salary - £45,000 to £50,000 < i>Company pension - Salary exchange with 100% employer savings reinvested
• Free on-site parking
• Personal development plan
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• There is flexibility for a hybrid role

We are partnering with a leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, to recruit a Financial Controller. This position and will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and performance of the manufacturing facility based in Newport, South Wales.

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the business unit, leading a team of finance professionals, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting standards. This role offers the chance to influence key business decisions and drive financial performance in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the financial accounting and reporting processes in line with company policies and deadlines.
• Provide early insights into performance gaps through comprehensive financial and operational analysis.
• Lead the business unit's financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain the integrity of the business unit's balance sheet and fixed asset register.
• Act as the key contact for financial matters within the business unit, supporting ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills and Attributes:

• ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified with a significant post-qualification experience in a FMCG or complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities to work effectively across functions
• Experience in managing a finance team and driving process improvements
• Proficient in using financial systems and software, with SAP experience highly desirable.

What's on offer:

70,000 - 75,000 + benefits to include car allowance and bonus.

If you are an experienced finance professional with a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Director of Finance role.

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Financial Controller / Finance Manager
Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (Hybrid: 3+ office days/week)
Salary: 60k + up to 25% bonus + private healthcare + 9% employer pension
Reports to: Head of Finance
Team Management: 3 direct reports
Permanent, full-time

A well-established and profitable manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or experienced Management Accountant to join its growing team. This opportunity offers a mix of hands-on financial management, team leadership, and improvement projects within a supportive and forward-thinking manufacturing group.

Key Responsibilities of Financial Controller

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and reconciliations
• Oversee VAT, tax returns, and weekly payroll approvals
• Manage and mentor a team of 3
• Lead year-end audit prep and liaise with auditors
• Drive finance improvements with the Head of Finance and FP&A
• Ensure robust financial controls and support business-wide reporting

What you need to apply to the Financial Controller vacancy

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years experience
• Strong management accounting and financial control experience
• Background in manufacturing or similar (costing experience preferred understanding BOMs)
• Confident in Excel; with a sound knowledge of ERP systems and how they are integrated with stock

Benefits of Financial Controller:

• 60k salary + up to 25% bonus
• Private medical insurance & life assurance (3x salary)
• 9% employer pension contribution
• Genuine progression opportunities as the business grows

Please apply Now!

Sewell Wallis are working exclusively with an engineering and industrial business in Barnsley who are looking to secure a new Financial Controller. This business have had outstanding growth in the last couple of years due to new contracts, and are currently sitting at around 200million revenue.

As part of this role, you'll be managing a small team, whilst working closely with senior leadership team to deliver forecasts and budgets for various projects undertaken under that business unit. You'll need to be a strong communicator who enjoys working across departments, business partnering, as well as being technically sound and hands on when it comes to internal controls and compliance.

What will you be doing?

• Overseeing the workload of, and managing a team of 6.
• Reviewing management information and presenting to the senior leadership team, giving insights and recommendations.
• Leading on audit and year-end reporting.
• Ownership on cash flow, forecasting and budgeting and liaising with various departments.
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls.
• Process improvement and streamlining.

What skills are we looking for?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience working at a Financial Controller level for a minimum of 2 years.
• Proactive and hands on approach to process improvement.
• Confident communicator who can work well with non-finance colleagues.
• Technical, with good understanding of modeling software (not essential).

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to 80,000.
• Competitive bonus structure.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Insurance.
• 8% matched pension.
• Internal reward and voucher scheme.

Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Bayman Atkinson Smythe have partnered exclusively with a market leading SME. We’re on the lookout for a motivated and technical Financial Controller able to support an ambitious organisation, with driving performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering robust financial controls. 

The Role

You play a pivotal role in leading financial activities and guiding the business through its next phase of growth. Overseeing financial accounting, reporting, controls, and budgeting processes

• Leading cashflow forecasting and ensuring accurate P&L performance
li>Preparing and analysing financial statements in compliance with accounting standards
• Managing annual budgets and forecasts, and advising on performance improvements
• Coordinating statutory accounts and audit processes
• Ensuring VAT, PAYE, and other HMRC requirements are met
• Supporting finance-related projects, systems, and process improvements
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team, including a Finance Team Leader
• Collaborating across departments to drive operational efficiency

Qualifications & Experience:

• ACA, CIMA, or ICAEW qualified
• Proven experience as a Finance Controller or similar senior finance role
• Strong technical knowledge in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance
• Effective leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
• Proficient in financial software (ideally Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience engaging with Board or Executive-level stakeholders
• A background in fast-paced, customer-focused, and tech-enabled environments

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident in driving change and continuous improvement
• Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional development
• Help shape the future of a respected and innovative company

Apply now for this exciting opportunity

GALENT are exclusively recruiting for an exceptional Financial Controller opportunity suitable for an experienced finance professional within the education sector, based in Camden, London.

Environment and Benefits / General Selling Points:

- Competitive salary of 95,000 - 100,000
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Statutory pension scheme
- Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Flexible working hours where possible
- Opportunity to shape the financial future of a creative and mission-driven educational institution
- Exposure to both further and higher education environments

You will be responsible for:

- Leading the financial strategy and ensuring long-term financial health
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Ensuring compliance with ESFA and OfS regulations
- Managing payroll and working closely with HR and external providers
- Acting as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership
- Managing the Accounts Assistant and fostering a high-performance finance team
- Liaising with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies

The ideal Financial Controller will possess the following attributes/skills:

- ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified (QBE considered)
- Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within education, arts, or creative industries
- Strong understanding of ESFA and OfS regulatory frameworks
- Strategic mindset with excellent communication and leadership skills
- Resilient, open-minded, and collaborative
- Experience managing audits, payroll, and financial compliance
- Familiarity with charitable or non-profit financial regulations is a plus

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a respected and growing educational institution. The organisation offers a unique blend of creativity and structure, with a friendly and close-knit team culture. While the finance function is on a journey of improvement, this role offers the chance to make a real impact and help shape the future of the organisation.

Recruitment Process:

- Stage 1: Online interview with Q&A format
- Stage 2: In-person interview at the Camden office, including a short presentation (TBC)

If your background matches the above, please do not hesitate to apply at your soonest convenience.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

Main Purpose of Job

To continuously improve business methods and provide excellent analysis that can be the basis for strategic decisions.  Identify key actions both within the business and individual customers and prospects that will improve long term profitability.

Manage financial aspects of operation to a level of excellence and develop all the finance team to achieve their key result areas and develop to their potential.

Support the General Manager and Senior Management Team in commercial and strategic decision making.

Main Duties

• Undertake business analysis and advise the local management on business mix, cost structure and capital base. Initiate and manage projects to improve business control and profitability, prioritising such projects based on business impact.
li>Evaluate new suppliers/products/services which enable improvements within the business or which increase the value of our offer to customers.
• Support Line Managers in reducing the costs within their control
• Manage costing systems and ensure that effective business controls are in place to ensure costs are controlled and profit maximised.
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, including presentations to the UK Board.
• Use benchmarking information to ensure improvement opportunities within administration and production are identified and acted upon.
• Manage the site relationship with the Shared Service Centre and act as local contact for input and judgements relating the company’s financial results before they are released to senior management.
< i>Manage issues relating to auditors and legal advisers.
• Vet all major capital proposals before they are submitted for board approval.
• Direct the IT department to ensure that internal systems work accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure debt control is managed, and cash flow maximised.
• Health and Safety

• Support health and safety initiatives
• Ensure all HFM Health and Safety reporting is accurate
• IT compliance and control

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

£10m+ family-run Ecommerce and Distribution business in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Seeks a Financial Controller to oversee the day to day running of its finance team.
Reporting to the MD, this Financial Controller role will include:

• Manage a team of 3 accounts staff
li>Manage the month-end process (Xero)
• Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Prepare VAT returns
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Stock reconciliations, liaising with the warehouse
• Revenue accounting, wholesale and ecommerce, EU and US.
• Develop strong processes and internal controls
• Ad hoc finance related tasks

Excellent local Financial Controller opportunity in a successful business in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.