Job Description
Job Title: Financial ControllerSalary: £65,000 + benefitsLocation: Hull – HybridContract: Interim (12–15 Months)
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a valued client in Hull to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key role, leading a small finance team, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting. The position also offers the opportunity to improve processes and deliver real impact during the contract period.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, support, and develop a small finance team, ensuring clear objectives and strong performance.
* Take responsibility for all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of group accounts.
* Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and controls to drive efficiency.
* Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts to support informed business decision-making.
* Liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
* Provide the CFO and senior leadership with clear, insightful financial analysis and recommendations.
Requirements:
* Fully qualified accountant ideally ACA/ACCA qualified
* Strong technical accounting skills with experience in multi-entity environments.
* Proven track record in managing, coaching, and developing a small team.
* Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes and strengthen controls.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
* Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of finance systems.