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Ben Love

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East Midlands

Specialises in senior finance and accountancy recruitment, permanent | £55k - £200k

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Candidate overview

  • ACMA-qualified finance professional with over 20 years’ post-qualified experience leading large transactional finance teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Experienced in managing full accounting operations including AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, VAT, fixed assets, stock, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Led 15+ finance transformation projects focused on improving process efficiency, system integration and internal controls – including multiple ERP upgrades across 22 entities.
  • Recent exposure to a manufacturing environment through an interim role, complementing a strong background in operational and service-led sectors.
  • Hands-on leadership of shared service centres and large finance teams (30+ FTE), with a proven track record of training, development and team progression.
  • Delivered timely, accurate management information, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting to senior stakeholders and group finance teams.
  • Advanced Excel user with strong analytical mindset, skilled at interpreting data to drive performance and influence business decision-making.
  • Collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with excellent communication skills and a track record of building trusted relationships across finance and operations.

Key info

Reference code: 633036
Job title: Financial Controller
Desired location: Leicester
Qualifications: ACMA
Contract preference: Permanent, Temporary, Contract
Availability (notice period) : 1 week

Min salary req. (perm roles):

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Can drive: Yes

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