Financial Controller
Ledbury, Herefordshirepetitive Salary + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced andmercially focused Financial Controller to join a growing £45m turnover services business based in Ledbury. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making at a senior level.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team, providing insight, control, and direction as the business continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
2. Oversee monthly management accounts, delivering accurate and insightful reporting
3. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles
4. Strengthen financial controls, processes, andernance across the organisation
5. Providemercial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
6. Manage cashflow, working capital, and banking relationships
7. Lead year-end and audit processes, liaising with external auditors
8. Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance
9. Support system improvements, process automation, and finance transformation initiatives
About You
10. Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
11. Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
12. Strong technical accounting skillsbined withmercial awareness
13. Experience working in a services-based environment (desirable)
14. Leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
15. Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
16. Confidentmunicator, able to influence at senior levels
Why Join Us?
17. Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a strong market position
18. Opportunity to influence strategy and make a visible impact
19. Collaborative and supportive leadership team
20. Scope to shape and modernise the finance function
Location
This role is based in Ledbury with flexible working available, progression and development. If you’re looking for a broad, impactful Financial Controller role where you canbine leadership, technical expertise, andmercial insight, we’d love to hear from you.