Financial Controller
Financial Controller Rugby | £50m+ Turnover | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) | Circa £70k About My Client I'm thrilled to be working with a genuinely impressive business that's doing things differently. With a turnover exceeding £50m and a culture that people actually rave about, my client has built something special-a workplace where talented people thrive, processes evolve constantly, and finance plays a strategic role in driving success. Add to this their strong social impact agenda, and you've got a business worth being part of. The Role I'm recruiting for a Financial Controller who'll be the day-to-day leader of the finance department, managing a team of 7 finance professionals and reporting into an exceptional CFO. This isn't a box-ticking role-it's your opportunity to shape processes, develop your team, and genuinely make your mark. My client needs someone who understands that great finance leadership is as much about people as it is about the numbers. Day to Day, You'll Lead & Develop Build and inspire a high-performing finance team of 7, coaching them to reach their potentialBe the go-to leader for day-to-day finance operationsCreate an environment where your team feels valued and motivated Drive Improvement Own and transform the month-end close process-making it slicker and more efficientIdentify and implement process improvements across financial accounting, reporting, and controlsLead systems optimisation projects to enhance efficiencyEnsure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and adds real commercial value Partner & Influence Work alongside the CFO on strategic initiatives and business partneringProvide commercial insights that drive better decision-makingBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across the business What I'm Looking For Must-Haves Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Solid Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager experience in a similar-sized businessStrong technical accounting knowledge with genuine enthusiasm for process improvementProven people management skills-you've developed teams and individuals successfullySystems-savvy with experience driving improvements (ERP experience is a big plus)Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders The Ideal Candidate Gets genuinely excited about developing people, not just perfecting spreadsheetsThrives in dynamic, growing businesses where every day brings something differentSees processes as opportunities to innovateWants to work somewhere with real purpose and positive social impactValues culture and environment as much as career progression What's On Offer Competitive salary that reflects your experience Performance bonus scheme Generous pension contribution Hybrid working - 2- 3 days in Rugby office, flexibility for the rest Career development - genuine growth opportunities Outstanding culture - this is the real deal, not corporate spin Purpose-driven business - making a positive social impact Great social environment - team events and activities
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