Financial ControllerNottingham £55,000 – £65,000 Growing SME
We’re partnering with a fast-growing SME that is bringing its finance function in-house, creating an excellent opportunity for a talented Financial Controller to take ownership of finance and help shape how the function operates as the business continues to expand.
The OpportunityThis newly created position will see you lead the day-to-day finance operations, produce accurate and insightful management accounts, and work closely with senior leadership to support decision-making across the business. It’s a hands-on, commercially focused role where your input will genuinely influence future growth and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of management accounts, transitioning these in-house from external accountants
Prepare budgets, cash flow forecasts, and detailed monthly reporting packs
Oversee ledgers, payments, VAT, and payroll inputs
Partner with senior leaders to monitor performance and profitability
Improve systems, processes, and reporting as the business grows
About You
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) – essential
Proven experience producing management accounts and delivering commercial insight
Confident communicator who can work effectively with non-finance stakeholders
Proactive, adaptable, and able to build structure in a growing SME environment
Strong attention to detail combined with a commercial mindset
The Package
Salary between £55,000 and £65,000, depending on experience
Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, ambitious business
Direct access to senior leadership with scope to shape finance strategy and operations
If you’re a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can combine financial control with strategic influence, and enjoy helping to build a finance function within a dynamic SME, we’d love to hear from you