ISupply Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a business that has been dominating the UK commercial sector for 20+ years.
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
Location: Hitchin, office-based with hybrid flexibility (1 day per week at home)
Company size: c.£20m+ turnover
THE ROLE
Take ownership of group financial reporting and drive strategic insights that directly impact senior leadership decisions. You'll be central to M&A activities while building scalable processes for continued growth.
Key Impact Areas:
Financial Leadership: Own month-end consolidated management accounts and deliver strategic analysis
M&A Excellence: Lead financial due diligence and integration processes
Process Innovation: Drive automation and improvements in financial reporting
Team Development: Lead and mentor a growing finance team
Strategic Partnership: Work cross-functionally with Product, Sales & Operations teams
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Monthly Financial Management
Produce consolidated management accounts with variance analysis
Conduct budget reviews and manage multi-entity balance sheet reconciliations
Deliver insights that drive strategic decision-making
Growth & M&A Support
Lead financial due diligence processes
Manage KPI reporting and analysis
Support integration activities
Compliance & Controls
Ensure statutory compliance and audit readiness
Maintain and enhance financial controls
Drive process improvements and automation
Leadership & Development
Build and develop a high-performing finance team
Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Essential:
Qualified Accountant: ACA/ACCA/CIMA + 5+ years PQE (essential)
Group Consolidation: Proven multi-entity experience
Advanced Excel: Model building and dashboard creation
ERP Systems: Xero and SAP experience (ideally)
UK Standards: Current knowledge of reporting requirements
Highly Valued:
M&A experience (due diligence, integration)
Strong analytical and communication skills
WHY THIS ROLE?
Strategic Impact: Direct influence on business direction and M&A activities
Growth Environment: Established market leader with ambitious expansion plans
Career Development: Lead and develop your own team
Work-Life Balance: Genuine hybrid working arrangement
Sector Leadership: Work with a recognised industry specialist with premium partnerships