Colchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
Up to £80,000 + benefits
We are working with a well-established, multi-site professional services business to recruit a Financial Controller into a key leadership position.
This is a No.1 finance role, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
The Role
Reporting into the Managing Partner, you will take full ownership of the finance function, leading a small team and acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Ownership of the finance function and day-to-day financial operations
Preparation of monthly management accounts and board packs
KPI reporting, analysis, and performance insight
Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Business partnering with senior leadership to support decision-making
Oversight of compliance, audit, and financial controls
Leading, mentoring, and developing a junior finance team
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.
You will likely be:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or strong QBE)
An experienced Financial Controller or a ready step-up candidate
Background in professional services, consultancy, or an LLP business model (desirable)
A strong communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders
An effective people manager with experience developing junior team members
Commercially focused, with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful insight
The Opportunity
This role offers:
A genuine leadership position with Board-level exposure
The opportunity to shape and develop the finance function
A collaborative, people-focused working environment
Broad scope across a multi-site business