Financial Controller
JOB_53534824739712Job type
PermanentLocation
LedburyWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Agriculture, Fishing & ForestryPay
65000 - 70000 + Bonus
Hays Senior Finance is partnering exclusively with a family-owned acquisitive SME - Financial Controller
Financial Controller – Ledbury
Location: Ledbury, Herefordshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director
About Us
Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnering with a leading FMCG business based in Ledbury. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence, we are proud of their heritage and excited about their future growth.
Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnering with a leading FMCG business based in Ledbury. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence, we are proud of their heritage and excited about their future growth.
The Role
We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making across the business. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes, drive performance, and partner with operational teams to deliver business success.
We are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making across the business. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes, drive performance, and partner with operational teams to deliver business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and year-end statutory accounts.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
- Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders.
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic planning and operational efficiency.
- Lead and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven experience in a similar role, ideally within agriculture, FMCG, or manufacturing.
- Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proficient in financial systems and Excel; experience with Xero or similar ERP systems is desirable.
- Ability to work on-site in Ledbury and engage with operational teams.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic and growing business rooted in the local community.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Enjoy a role with real impact and visibility across the organisation.
What you need to do now
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