Average Financial Manager salary in the UK

Description Position: Financial ControllerLocation: Stafford, UK (Office-based)Type: Full-TimeSalary: £60,000 - £75,000Reports To: Managing Director About the Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a leading UK-based environmental solutions company specialising in dust and odour suppression as well as wastewater treatment equipment. This family-owned business, with a vision to double its revenue by 2027, is looking for an experienced and commercially-savvy Financial Controller to help steer its ambitious growth plans. As Financial Controller, you will play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team, managing the financial direction and performance of the company and its affiliated entities. With proven expertise in capital-intensive sectors like equipment hire or leasing, you’ll be responsible for driving financial strategy, enhancing systems, and overseeing ICT operations to support the company’s expanding footprint. This is an ideal position for a strategic financial professional eager to make a measurable impact in a growth-focused business. Requirements Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Leadership: Shape and implement financial strategies to meet revenue, EBITDA, and value-creation goals.Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to enhance decision-making and visibility.Risk & Asset Management: Establish effective controls to protect assets and mitigate financial risks.Team Development: Mentor and lead the finance team to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant operations.M&A and Sector Expertise: Leverage industry knowledge and M&A experience to support growth initiatives in the equipment hire or leasing sector.ICT Oversight: Manage ICT systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support business growth.Ideal Candidate Profile Senior financial management experience in B2B equipment hire, rental, or leasing.Proven success in driving EBITDA growth and delivering strategic value.ACA, ACCA, CIMA certification (or equivalent).Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards, and M&A processes.Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Benefits Collaborative Growth Environment: Join a supportive team that values impactful work, personal development, and continuous improvement.Comprehensive Benefits: Daily lunches, staff refreshments, annual health assessmentsMental health and wellbeing supportCompany vehicle/allowance, mobile phone/allowance, and role-specific trainingProfit-sharing bonus through a Growth By Sharing schemePersonal Prosperity Plan for individual financial growth

Financial Analyst - FTSE Listed BusinessHertfordshire (Flexible Hybrid Working)Circa £52,000 - £60,000 (Depending on experience) + Excellent BenefitsWe have a fantastic opportunity for a finalist or newly qualified accountant to join this market leading FTSE listed business that is renowned for its fantastic culture and career progression opportunities.The role would suit a qualified or final stages CIMA, ACA or CIMA accountant seeking career progression as a Financial Analyst within a large multi-national business with ample opportunities for future career progression and a dynamic working environment.As Finance Analyst you will support the Finance Manager with the provision of financial information and provide business partnering / decision support to the key business stakeholders across the group.You will be involved in a variety of duties across financial analysis, financial insight, financial planning, budgets and forecasts and periodic reporting.In addition to the above you will have exposure to a number of key strategic project working closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders to support the delivery transformation projects, margin enhancement projects and capital investment projects. What we are looking for:* Qualified or final stages CIMA, ACA, ACCA* Previous experience as a Financial Analyst, Management Accountant for Finance Business Partner. ACA's from practice will be considered.* Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills* Ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders* Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills (both written and oral)* Experience of working in a fast-paced dynamic environmentAGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Professional Services£100, 000 - £110,000 salary + bonus + benefitsSouth-West LondonThe CompanyWe are representing a private equity backed professional services firm offering data management, statistical analysis, and research services to clients around the world. They are a leader in their market with an enviable reputation, and have experienced consistent growth since their inception. To ensure continued success, they are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team.The RoleWorking closely with the Finance Director, you will manage financial controls, consolidations and monthly board reporting, as well as supervising month-end accounting and supporting financial analysis. You will oversee continual process improvement and system innovation projects, and will manage a team of accountants.The CandidateAs a qualified accountant, you will possess 5 or more years of experience as a Finance Manager/Financial Controller in an SME environment, with demonstrated experience of full cycle accounting and consolidated reporting. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you have built and managed teams, and have successfully led projects such as systems implementations or process automations. Experience in the services sector is highly desirable.To ApplyTo apply in absolute confidence, please submit your detailed CV and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference number 373569.