Financial Controller
Location: Cheltenham Full-Time | Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director
Hays Senior Finance is proud to be exclusively partnering with an established SME business based in Cheltenham to recruit a dynamic and hands-on Financial Controller.This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, with full responsibility for thepany’s financial systems, reporting,pliance, and team management. You’ll lead a small finance team and act as the key financial contact for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring robust financial controls and providing strategic insight to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ownership of all financial systems and processes, including accounting software
2. Leadership and development of a small finance team
3. Monthly close, management accounts, and board reporting
4. Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
5. Payroll processing andpliance with HMRC legislation
6. Statutory accounts preparation and audit liaison
7. VAT returns, pensions, and regulatory submissions
8. Oversight of sales and purchase ledgers, debt management, and cost control
9. Administration ofpany insurance, benefits, and financial schemes
10. Project accounting and weekly WIP reporting
What We’re Looking For
11. Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), would consider QBE for a candidate with very relevant experience
12. Proven experience in a hands-on finance leadership role
13. Strong technical accounting andpliance knowledge
14. Excellent Excel and accounting software skills
15. Team management experience
16. Strongmunication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing business, working closely with the leadership team and making a real impact. If you’re ready to take ownership, lead with confidence, and bring financial clarity to strategic decisions—we’d love to hear from you.