Financial Controller

Financial Controller
North Derby - Hybrid (3 Days in & 2 days out)
Full Time, Permanent
£75,000

SF Partners are working on an exclusive basis with a growing business in Derby. Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance operations within a growing multi-site business. This role will oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership while providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
- Establish clear objectives, performance standards, and best practices.
- Maintain finance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Financial Control & Accounting
- Oversee day-to-day financial accounting and reporting activities.
- Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and fixed asset accounting.
- Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
Reporting & Commercial Analysis
- Produce management accounts and financial reporting packs.
- Deliver cash flow forecasting, CAPEX reporting, KPI reporting, and profitability analysis.
- Provide commercial insights, financial modelling, and decision support to business leaders.
- Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning models.
- Monitor performance against budgets and support strategic planning.
- Analyse variances and recommend actions to improve business performance.
Audit & Compliance
- Manage external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee tax and regulatory submissions.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.

Skills & Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
- Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting, audits, and statutory reporting.
- Experience leading and developing finance teams.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Experience within a multi-site or operationally complex business