Financial Controller

Overview

In this Financial Controller role, you will lead daily financial operations and ensure robust controls, compliance, and timely reporting. You will partner with senior leadership to drive performance, inform strategic decisions, and support growth. You’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, and treasury while developing the finance team and maintaining strong external relationships. This role offers influence across the business and a chance to shape financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Pay / Benefits

• private medical insurance
• income protection insurance
• discounted gym membership
• professional funding
• remote and in-person social events
• ESG involvement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with department heads and FP&A Manager
• Monitor performance and analyse variances to budgets/forecasts
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
• Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury activities, and banking relationships
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team
• Support business planning, investment appraisals, and strategic projects
• Ensure timely VAT returns, Corporation Tax computations, and statutory filings
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Experience using accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP platforms
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls

• Strategic thinking
• Commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• UK GAAP
• IFRS
• VAT returns and Corporation Tax computations

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