Financial Controller – Leicester – 6‑Month FTC – £75,000 – £80,000 Responsibilities

Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing all financial operations Maintain and enhance financial systems to support efficient business and manufacturing performance Partner with the management team to inform decision‑making on pricing, budgeting, purchasing, stock control, and margin improvement, using KPIs to drive performance Prepare monthly management accounts, including sales and margin analysis, variance reporting, overheads, regional and customer insights, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and working capital Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts covering sales, margins, overheads, balance sheet, and cash flow Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and weekly sales and order book reports Manage monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing and HMRC compliance Oversee VAT returns and ensure full reconciliation and compliance Complete regulatory and statistical submissions as required Prepare annual accounts and liaise with auditors and group teams on audit and tax requirements Manage invoice discounting reporting, including reconciliations and audit support

This position is office based. Qualifications

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Background in manufacturing and experience working in an SME Advanced Excel skills Hands‑on approach, comfortable managing detail and routine tasks

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