Job Description
An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations.
This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business.
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
* Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
* Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership
* Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary
* Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business units
Accounts Receivable & Debt Management
* Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function
* Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance
* Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collections
Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight
* Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments
* Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types
* Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulations
Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support
* Coordinate the annual budgeting process
* Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
* Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making
* Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when required
Controls, Compliance & Audit
* Maintain a strong internal control environment
* Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
* Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters
* Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulations
Systems & Process Improvement
* Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools
* Identify and implement process improvements
* Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records
Leadership
* Line manage and develop members of the finance team
* Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership
* Support board reporting and strategic financial initiatives
About You
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment
* Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP
* Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions
* Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
* Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments
* Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar
* Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting
* Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD model
What's on Offer
* A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business
* Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting
* Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting
* A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible
Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.