RECfinancial is partnering with a large international business in the recruitment of a Financial Controller to join its Leicester based team. The role is based at the firm’s UK office in Leicester which is commutable from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby and Coventry / Warwickshire. Reporting to and deputising for the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead a small team and will be responsible for the production of the monthly accounts and year end. Responsibilities will include leading and managing a small team, the production of presentation of the monthly accounts and associated kpi reporting, budgeting / forecasting, working with the FD on long range planning, Balance sheet control and year end. The role offers a positive mix of team management, management & financial accounting and supporting the business from a commercial / business partnering perspective. The role would suit a candidate who has a passion for process improvements and efficiencies, the business has a positive attitude to continuous improvement. The role will be working side by side with an experienced FD who has a hands off management style. To be considered for the role is likely that you may be in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller type role and be qualified in either the CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification. Benefits wise the business has a lot to offer. The role includes a bonus of up to 10%, hybrid working, a 1pm finish on a Friday and matched pension contributions up to 5%. The role has a salary range of between £65,000 and £72,000 plus benefits