RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a large Leicester based business within the fmcg / service sector in the appointment of a Group Financial Controller. The role is based at a smart office which is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby and the Coventry / Warwickshire area. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Group Financial Controller will take charge of a busy accounting functions day to day operations. The role will oversee the management & financial accounting, transactional finance, working capital management, internal controls and statutory reporting for the group. The role will lead a sizable team and has 6 direct reports. The business is keen to hire a candidate who is qualified in either the CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification and it's likely that you will be in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller type role. Your experience will cover both Management & Financial accounting and you will be comfortable working up to board level in the business. They are keen to hire a passionate leader with a key focus on best practice and optimising processes. You will feel comfortable partnering with the SLT, driving financial awareness across the business and influencing profit improvements and efficiencies. The business is in a really exciting stage of its growth and the role is a strategic hire for the business as it moves into its next growth stage. The role has a salary range of 70,000 to 80,000 plus benefits.
