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Financial Controller / Head of Finance
Shrewsbury
A confidential and privately owned, growing business is seeking a Head of Finance (or Financial Controller, depending on experience) to lead its finance function and support the next phase of operational and strategic development. This is a hands-on and commercially focused leadership role within a values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation.
The Opportunity
You will be joining an agile business with a flat structure and strong ownership presence. Profitability and turnover have fluctuated in recent years, and with significant investment already made into new sites and operations, the business is poised for future growth.
You’ll be tasked with not just running the finance team efficiently, but also being a proactive contributor to strategic decision-making and operational improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a sizeable finance and admin team, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts, correct processing of financial transactions and a happy team that is integrated into the wider business.
* Drive high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
* Provide commercial insight to improve margins, control costs, and support strategic initiatives.
* Maintain robust internal controls and compliance with financial standards and banking requirements.
* Collaborate with operational teams to influence behaviours, improve processes, and unlock efficiencies.
* Contribute to business planning, financial modelling, and appraisal of investment opportunities.
* Support the owners with ad hoc strategic projects.
* May include occasional support to a related company (up to 1 day per week).
About You
* Preferably a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Hands-on finance leadership experience within an SME or owner-managed business environment.
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and reporting.
* Commercial mindset with a curious, analytical approach and an eye for margin improvement.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — able to build relationships across teams.
* A practical, low-ego operator who brings energy, accountability, and integrity to the role.
What’s On Offer
* Base salary between £60,000 – £70,000
* Bonus related in business performance
* Company car
* On-site working (5 days) with flexibility for ad hoc homeworking
* Close collaboration with senior leadership and real influence on business direction
* An inclusive, respectful and autonomous culture where your input matters
Application Process:
This role is being handled in the strictest confidence by our retained recruitment partner.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Retail and Consumer Services
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