Mapped Recruitment is delighted to be working with a UK-based organisation that has experienced rapid growth from circa £3m TO £30m over the last 6 years, with a clear trajectory of growth ahead.
This is a project-based business that is now looking for a strong No. 2 to their CFO to come in and take ownership of the finance team. This role is well-suited to individuals who are at the Financial Controller level and looking for a position which can push them to Finance Director in the near future, within a growth organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and lead the finance function end-to-end
* Manage and develop a small team (2–3 individuals across AP, VAT, and bookkeeping) and one management accountant
* Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts on Xer
* Provide commercial insight across the projects
* Partner closely with the founder on business performance and growth strategy
* Improve processes, controls, and reporting as the business scale
* Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting
* Support project costing and profitability analysis
* Take the lead in the year-end audit with the external auditor
* Act as the key point of contact for the external CF
* Ad Hoc Projects: Take initiative to drive and improve finance efficiencies (e.g systems and reporting) to support business growth
Key Requirements:
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or the equivalent) with hands-on experience in a Controller-level role
* Experience in SME / growing business environments (project industry experience helpful but not essential)
* Comfortable operating as a hands-on No.1 in finance with leadership experience
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
* Leadership experience with a desire to develop and mentor others
* Ambitious, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving business
* High tolerance for change and a proactive, “get stuff done” mindset
* Strong finance ERP systems experience (Xero), Excel
Please note this role is based in Hemel Hempstead and requires individuals who would be happy to commit to a minimum 3 days a week in the office.