Financial Controller

We are delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating within an SME environment, taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations while partnering with senior leadership to drive performance, efficiency, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, board reports, and financial analysis. 
• Lead the year-end process and liaise with external auditors to prepare statutory accounts. 
• Prepare budgets, cashflow forecasts, and financial projections. 
• Manage quarterly VAT returns, annual tax submissions, and all statutory compliance requirements. 
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, and daily finance operations. 
• Authorise supplier payments and review sales invoicing processes. 
• Provide pricing support, commercial analysis, and ad-hoc reporting to management and sales teams. 
• Support annual salary reviews, benefits administration, and employee-related financial reporting. 
• Assist with R&D claims, regulatory reporting, business rates appeals, and contract administration. 
• Develop and improve financial controls, systems, and internal processes. 
• Provide strategic financial insight to support business planning and decision-making. 

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent). 
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accounting role. 
• Strong experience producing management accounts and year-end reporting. 
• Proven ability to manage finance operations within an SME or owner-managed business. 
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards. 
• Experience using Sage 200 and Sage Payroll would be advantageous. 
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence decision-making. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders. 

Offering

• Competitive salary 
• 30-hour working week 
• Flexible working pattern between Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm 
• 20 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays 
• Rising to 25 days annual leave after 1 year’s service 
• Private healthcare 
• Pension scheme 
• Senior leadership role with autonomy and influence 
• Supportive and professional working environment