Your new company

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a dynamic business. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of financial operations and drive performance across the business.

Your new role

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Produce monthly management accounts and full monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Manage a team of 6 staff across 2 sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development

• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and HMRC to ensure compliance and smooth operations

• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures

• Support senior leadership with strategic financial insights and decision-making

• Monitor project costs, margins, and profitability across multiple sites

• Ensure compliance with CIS, VAT, and other industry-specific regulations

• Drive system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting

• Oversee Sage payroll monthly

• Oversee the purchase ledger, make supplier bank payments, manage company bank accounts online

• Oversee the maintenance of fixed asset and hire-purchase registers

• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors, director’s financial advisor, insurance brokers, bank managers, IT support companies, telecoms and broadband providers

• Manage the finance software and implement controls and procedures as identified and required.

• Annual preparation of draft statutory accounts and maintaining Companies House records.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

• Proven experience in a similar role (Financial Controller, Finance Manager)

• High level of IT literacy

• Team management experience with excellent communication skills

• High level of attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-moving environment.

• Commercially aware with proven problem-solving skills and self-motivated driving force for systems improvements

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• High level of proficiency in accounting software and Excel

• Ability to work on-site and collaborate closely with operational teams

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On-site work
• Supportive team environment with real impact on business performance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.