Financial Controller – Multi-Entity SME
Nottingham - Full-time or 4 days/week - £45,000 – £50,000 - QBE or Qualified
We are recruiting exclusively on behalf of a growing, entrepreneurial SME in Nottingham who are seeking their first Financial Controller. This is a newly created position driven by sustained business growth, and offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function across multiple entities.
Reporting directly to the owner-managers, the successful candidate will lead on all aspects of management accounting, reporting and compliance, while also being happy to support with day-to-day transactional finance when needed. You will have one direct report, with responsibility for mentoring and developing their skillset.
This is a hands-on role in a business that values initiative, reliability and a proactive approach.
The Role:
You’ll oversee and deliver a rounded finance function, including:
Preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting and commentary for the Directors
Managing and developing one direct report
Overseeing transactional finance, including purchase and sales ledger, payment runs and bank reconciliations
Responsibility for VAT, CIS and payroll compliance across the group
Cash flow forecasting and financial planning
Supporting commercial decision-making with clear financial insights
Liaising with external accountants and managing year-end processes
Ensuring consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities
Developing and improving financial processes and controls
About You:
We’re looking for a confident and capable individual, ideally with experience in the construction, property or related sectors. You may be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE), what matters most is your ability to run a finance function end-to-end and communicate effectively with business leaders.
You will bring:
Strong experience in management accounting, reporting and compliance
Hands-on experience managing CIS, VAT and payroll
A background in running finance within a multi-entity SME environment
Previous line management or team leadership experience (even if limited)
The ability to balance strategic input with day-to-day operational finance
A positive, sleeves-rolled-up attitude and desire to add value
What’s on Offer:
A varied and rewarding role with real influence over business decisions
Direct access to the owners and an entrepreneurial environment
The flexibility to work full time or 4 days per week
A salary of £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
A grounded, friendly team and open, honest culture
Interested?
If you're a well-rounded finance professional looking to step into a broad, autonomous role, and ideally bring experience from the construction or property sectors, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion