Job Description
If you’re looking for a “polished” FC role in a large corporate… this isn’t it.
If you want to get closer to decision-making, shape a business, and see the real impact of your work — keep reading.
We’re working with a purpose-led SME (<£10m turnover) operating at the intersection of environment, sustainability and commercial enterprise. It’s commercially driven, evolving, and ambitious.
They’re now looking for a Financial Controller to act as a genuine number two to the Finance Director — someone who can balance hands-on delivery with commercial insight.
The Role (what it really feels like day-to-day)
This is not a “review the numbers” role. You’ll be in the numbers, shaping them, and challenging them.
* One day you’re closing month-end and ensuring control
* The next you’re working with leadership on pricing, margins or a new commercial initiative
* Then you’re building models to answer “what if we did this?”
You’ll sit right at the centre of the business — partnering with operations, sales and leadership — helping them understand what’s working, what isn’t, and what to do next.
It’s a role where:
* Your analysis drives decisions
* Your modelling influences strategy
* Your presence raises the bar across finance
Why this role stands out
* Real impact – small enough that what you do genuinely moves the dial
* Commercial exposure – not just reporting, but influencing direction
* Broad scope – from controls and cashflow to modelling and growth strategy
* Purpose-led – sustainability isn’t a side project, it’s core to the business
What they need (and what will make you successful)
This role will suit someone who is:
* Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Comfortable in an SME / owner-managed environment
* Happy being hands-on — no hiding behind layers
* Strong in financial modelling and scenario analysis
* Commercially minded — you enjoy understanding how the business actually makes money
You’ll likely be:
* An existing FC, or
* A strong Finance Manager / Senior Finance Manager ready to step up