SF Partners
Financial Controller
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Financial Controller 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.
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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.
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