Average Financial Controller salary in the UK

A large education organisation in Berkshire is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join its senior finance team. This newly created leadership role has arisen as part of a wider organisational restructure and offers the opportunity to help shape the future finance function.Client DetailsA large education organisation in Berkshire.DescriptionThe Financial Controller will lead financial accounting, reporting, controls and compliance activities, ensuring the organisation maintains strong financial governance while supporting strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will manage and develop a finance team, drive continuous improvement and play a key role in delivering an efficient and high-performing finance service.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day financial control and financial accounting function.Oversee statutory accounts, audits and regulatory compliance.Ensure robust financial controls, processes and risk management.Manage and develop a team of finance professionals.Produce accurate and timely financial reporting for senior stakeholders.Support the Finance Director with strategic projects and business improvement initiatives.Drive process efficiencies and strengthen financial systems and reporting.ProfileQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Proven leadership experience within a finance function.Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.Experience from any sector background is welcomed, including education, not-for-profit, public sector or commercial organisations.Job OfferPermanent Financial Controller position based in Berkshire.Salary of £70,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Financial ControllerBased West Midlands with multi-site responsibilitiesc £75k - c £90k plus benefitsThis independent, profitable, long-established, entrepreneurial, multi-site, distribution company, with a £40m+turnover, seeks a new Financial Controller to leads its finance function. It is the 'number one' finance position for the company. Reporting to the Board, the Financial Controller will produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts together with understandable, concise analysis, commentary and first-class information for decision-making. This is very much a 'hands-on' role, where you will improve financial controls to highlight the trends in revenue, gross margin and profitability, whilst simultaneously ensuring the finance team of five are efficiently performing ledger, credit control and cash/banking activities. The successful candidate will ideally be a qualified accountant, with a broad accounting background in an SME environment, who is comfortable handling responsibility, and has a curious/continuous improvement mindset. You will be able enhance the budgeting/forecasting/cashflow aspects to facilitate improved financial awareness company-wide. You will be effective in controlling multi-site business finances, have a track record of improving processes, and will have a willingness to travel occasionally to operational sites in the UK to present and explain financial information to budget-holders. Please apply with your full CV quoting reference number 10566.

We're looking for a Financial Controller to join a privately owned service business and own the full financial control function. This is a senior, high-visibility role working closely with the CFO.Responsibilities:Group & Statutory Reporting: End-to-end ownership of Group accounts, subsidiary reporting and all external reporting requirements.Treasury: Cash management, liquidity oversight, forecasting and optimisation of funding and repatriation.Operational Finance: Delivery of a high-performing transactional finance function with strong controls and efficient processes.Business Partnering: Month-end close, Board reporting, performance insight and commercial challenge.Financial Control: Balance sheet integrity, control frameworks and risk management.What You BringACA/ACCA of equivalent qualified with industry experience.Background in services Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.Strong leadership capability with a continuous-improvement mindset.Resilience and adaptability in a high-change environment.Please apply ASAP to be considered.We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.