Average Finance Controller salary in the UK

Finance ControllerLocation: Hybrid – SouthamptonSalary: £65,000 – £90,000 DOE + Car AllowanceContract: Full-time, PermanentDEKRA Entity: DEKRA UK Management (DUKM)Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable worldAt DEKRA, safety isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are.As part of a global network of more than 49,000 professionals across over 60 countries, we help organisations in high-hazard and safety-critical industries prevent incidents, protect people and strengthen organisational safety and reliability.We are now looking for an experienced Finance Controller to play a pivotal role within our UK Finance function, combining financial leadership, commercial insight and strong financial control to support performance, profitability and growth.A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll MakeThis is a senior, business-facing role where you'll act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across the business. You'll lead the finance team, oversee monthly reporting and forecasting, support P&L owners with meaningful financial insight and take ownership of audit, statutory reporting and continuous improvement.You'll bring technical expertise alongside a hands-on, commercially minded approach, helping shape financial performance across DEKRA UK.What You'll Do• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring internal and external reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including insightful variance analysis and commentary.• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset control.• Ensure group reporting and intercompany deadlines are met.• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support financial planning.• Act as a finance business partner to P&L owners, providing clear and commercially relevant financial insight.• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles.• Analyse financial and non-financial data to support decision-making, profitability and growth.• Own the annual audit process and act as the key liaison with external auditors.• Ensure statutory accounts are prepared and filed within required deadlines.• Review and improve accounting processes, controls and efficiencies.• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with accounting policies and governance standards.• Contribute as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.• Work collaboratively across the business to drive continuous improvement.What You'll Bring• Fully qualified accountant – ACCA, CIMA or ACA.• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience.• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.• Strong working knowledge of SAP.• Experience working in a multi-entity or group reporting environment is desirable.• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, particularly revenue accounting.• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence finance and non-finance colleagues.• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach.• The ability to combine technical financial expertise with strong commercial awareness.Please note: Due to the location of the role, you must live within approximately one hour's drive of our Southampton office.What Success Looks Like• Monthly management accounts delivered accurately and on time.• Reliable and insightful reporting for local and group stakeholders.• A motivated, well-led and high-performing finance team.• Strong financial controls and governance.• Continuous improvement across finance processes and collaboration.• Meaningful financial insight supporting business performance, profitability and growth.Why Join DEKRAYou'll join a global organisation where our people are encouraged to take ownership, challenge the status quo and make a genuine impact.Our values shape how we work:Safety First | Integrity | Customer Focus | Entrepreneurship | Team SpiritThis is a priority role within DEKRA UK, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence both operational and strategic business performance.If you're a commercially minded Finance Controller with strong SAP experience and proven leadership capability, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help shape the future of DEKRA UK.No agencies please.At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

A high-growth, private equity-backed organisation in Northampton is seeking a technically strong Group Financial Controller to play a pivotal leadership role within its finance function.Operating in a capex-heavy, infrastructure-style environment, the business is scaling rapidly and investing significantly in its asset base.This role offers the opportunity to shape financial processes, enhance systems and controls, and deliver high-quality insight to senior leadership and investors.You will work closely with the CFO and leadership team, combining technical excellence, operational grip, and strategic insight.The RoleFinancial Reporting & ControlLead the Group's financial processing and reporting function, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closeDeliver high-quality management reporting, board packs, and KPI analysisOwn the integrity of financial information, ensuring it supports decision-making across the businessSupport statutory reporting and the year-end audit process, ensuring compliance with IFRSFinancial Control, Governance & ComplianceMaintain and enhance a strong financial control environment across a multi-entity groupEnsure robust balance sheet discipline and reconciliationsOversee compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and audit requirementsSupport ESG-related reporting where finance data underpins disclosuresCash, Treasury & Balance Sheet ManagementOversee cashflow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimisationProvide oversight of treasury activities, including banking, intercompany balances, and cash poolingDrive strong balance sheet control and cash management disciplineSystems, Data & TransformationProvide oversight of financial systems, controls, and data governanceDrive adoption of automation, analytics, and technology to modernise financeLead system enhancements, integrations, and improvements to support business growth and scalabilityBusiness Partnering & InsightProvide clear, commercially relevant financial insight on performance, risks, and opportunitiesPartner with operational and commercial teams to embed finance into decision-makingSupport reporting to private equity stakeholdersStrategic Projects & GrowthPlay a key role in M&A activity, including due diligence and integrationSupport business transformation and process improvement initiativesContribute to group restructuring and scaling activitiesLeadershipLead and develop a high-performing finance teamFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellenceThe CandidateWe are looking for a high-calibre, technically excellent finance leader:ACA qualified (Big Four preferred) with strong post-qualified experienceProven track record in Group Financial Controller / Head of Reporting rolesDeep technical expertise in IFRS, consolidations, and complex accounting areasExperience in asset-heavy / capex-intensive sectors such as infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, manufacturing, or similarBackground in PE-backed or complex multi-entity environments is highly desirableStrong systems and process mindset, with exposure to finance transformation / automationDemonstrated ability to lead teams and operate at pace in a growing businessPackage on offer: £110,000 - £120,000 + benefits to include bonus and car allowanceAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Recruitment Solutions (NW) are pleased to be working exclusively to appoint a Finance Controller to our Clients business with a T/O in the region of £6m. The appointment of a new Finance Controller forms part of the growth plan to move the business to a £10 m T/O business by 2030.The role of FC will report to the MD of this family driven Group operating for over two decades. Our Client has an impressive Order Book across a range of Sectors including Food / Oil and Gas and Retail. The business works across the Globe including Europe / North Africa and the Middle East.As Finance Controller you will be supported by a small – loyal and extremely focused Finance and Admin team.WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF THE NEW FINANCE CONTROLLERReview of the current Finance Operating Systems – we are not looking for change for change's sake – we are looking for finesse and the implementation of Finance practices that will achieve the goal of a T/O of £10m by 2030Have a passion to continue strong Cost Controls – to be able to review Trends / Market Analysis and feed this into the WIP and strong on time Delivery of OrdersBe detail orientated behind the numbers – to work with the On-Site Teams to impact on final Costings / Profit of Product and OrderBe able to work with the Chamber of Commerce to secure Grants to assist with Innovation and GrowthYou will also have the Daily / Weekly / Monthly functions of an FC to include:Preparation of Accounts for Year End – working with external AccountantsPreparation and Review of Monthly Management Accounts with the Senior Leadership teamOversee the day-to-day Finance function of Sales / Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and PayrollOur Client needs a FC that can ensure that the day-to-day Finance function continues as well as it has done but who is also an FC who can work to grow the business – Internally through increased Profit and maximisation of Sales but also potentially via Acquisition.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE FINANCE CONTROLLERAnnual Salary of c £55,000 – £65,000Annual Performance Related AppraisalFlex Start – Finish times can be offered – this is a full time / office-based role20 Days Holidays AND Bank HolidaysPrivate Medical Cover – can be offeredPension – that can be enhancedThere are no limits to how invested you can become as the FC into this business – we are looking for a mature character who has proven skills and experience of working in a business that has a hands-on approach and where every single person matters.You can be ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified or Qualified by ExperienceThe Interview process will be;Initial First Stage Interview with Karen ReynoldsFirst Interview with the business on Site to meet the MD and External AccountantSecond Interview on Site – to have a tour / meet the team and answer your final questionsTO START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT BEING MY CLIENT'S NEXT FINANCE CONTROLLER – please initially email your CV to KAREN REYNOLDS –