Financial Controller - High-Growth Start-Up Hertfordshire Circa £80,000 20% Bonus 6% Pension 25 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) A Rare Opportunity to Shape a Business from the Ground Up Vitae Financial Recruitment are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing holiday and leisure business to recruit a Financial Controller who will thrive in a start-up environment and wants unrivalled exposure to executive-level decision-making. Why This Role Stands Out Make a tangible impact in a start-up setting, helping to shape processes, culture, and success alongside industry leaders. Join a well-funded, fast-growing leisure business at an exciting stage of its journey. Gain unmatched visibility and influence through direct collaboration with the executive team. Take on a truly varied remit, working alongside an inspirational CFO-overseeing reporting, statutory accounts, tax, cashflow, and acquisition integration, while contributing commercially to strategic decisions. No two days are the same: from board packs to business partnering, you'll have broad exposure across a dynamic, scaling company. What You'll Do - Lead the UK-based outsourced finance function, ensuring timely processing of payroll, invoices, VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax compliance - Oversee production and review of management accounts, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations - Prepare cashflow forecasts, investor and bank reporting, and board packs - Support financial appraisal and integration of acquisitions, providing commercial insight to strategic decisions - Partner with management and operational teams to guide budgeting, forecasting, and compliance Who You Are - Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with 3 years post-qualified experience (2 in industry) - Experienced in statutory accounts, tax compliance, treasury, and management reporting - Commercially minded, organised, independent, and an excellent communicator - Comfortable with Excel, Microsoft Office, and wider financial/IT systems Nice to Have - Financial modelling, M&A experience, post-deal integration - Management of banking relationships and outsourced finance teams - Group structures, multi-site environments, or experience with non-finance stakeholders Location & Flexibility - Hertfordshire office (hybrid, 3 days in the office) - Occasional UK travel required; full clean driving licence and access to own car Why Join - Direct influence on strategy and operations at a start-up on a rapid growth trajectory - Varied, hands-on role with significant scope for personal and professional development - Collaborative, supportive culture where creativity and ideas are valued - Competitive reward package: salary, bonus, pension, holidays, and family perks AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration