Financial Controller Location: Hertford Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience Job Type: Permanent Financial Controller – About our client: An ambitious and fast-growing business based in Hertford is seeking a hands-on yet strategic Financial Controller. This is a newly created role, designed to take ownership of the finance function, provide forward-looking financial insight, and help drive the company’s growth plans. Initially, you’ll be rolling up your sleeves across all areas of finance, before building and leading a dedicated finance team. Financial Controller – Details: Competitive salary with performance-related bonus structure Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm Excellent long-term development opportunities as the business continues to grow Financial Controller – Responsibilities: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements Develop budgets, rolling forecasts, and support strategic planning Monitor financial performance, providing analysis and recommendations to senior leadership Lead year-end audit and manage relationships with external auditors Manage payroll, VAT, corporation tax, and compliance requirements Oversee bookkeeping (initially), before building a finance team Implement robust cash flow forecasting and reporting processes Drive efficiency through systems, reporting improvements, and ERP/a...