Financial Controller
12 days ago
Chesterfield
Financial ControllerOverview A profitable, fast-paced UK business operating within the vehicle rental / fleet sector is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function. This is a senior role offering full ownership of financial reporting, control, and team leadership, alongside strong exposure to commercial decision-making and business performance. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day and strategic leadership of finance, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and meaningful insight to support the wider business. You will also play a key role in improving processes, systems, and efficiency across the finance function. Key Responsibilities • Lead month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, • Own P&L, balance sheet, and financial controls, • Deliver monthly management accounts and performance analysis, • Manage audit process and statutory accounts preparation, • Oversee tax compliance including VAT and corporate tax, • Business partner with senior leadership to support decision-making, • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, • Drive process improvements and system efficienciesAbout You, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), • Proven Financial Controller (or similar) experience, • Strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge, • Experience managing audits and financial compliance, • Commercially minded with strong stakeholder skills, • Hands-on and proactive approach in a fast-moving environmentDesirable, • Experience in automotive, rental, fleet, or asset-based sectors, • Multi-entity or group reporting exposure, • Experience improving processes or implementing systemsPackage, • Bonus scheme, • Car or car allowance, • Private healthcare, • Pension and holiday package