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As Financial Controller, you will be the backbone of our finance functionowning all day-to-day financial operations, driving accuracy, and ensuring scalable, robust processes to support our growth.
Youll lead the transition away from external reliance on Finance Box, implement tighter financial controls, and embed clear systems across accounting, payroll, and HR administration.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on detail, consistency, and continual improvement.
Our mission to Enable Greatness depends on smart, disciplined financial management.
As Financial Controller, youll ensure every transaction is reliable, every report is accurate, and every process is resilientso the business can make confident decisions and grow sustainably.
Your work will empower our Finance Director to focus on strategy, investment, and growth initiatives, knowing that the foundations are solid.
You are analytical and structured, with an eye for detail and a bias for action.
You understand that clarity and control are essential, especially in a scaling business. You embrace modern finance systems and processes, and youre not afraid to challenge inefficiencies.
People trust you because you deliver what you say you will. You communicate complex financial matters simply and professionally.
You enjoy improving how things work, while ensuring todays numbers are right.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and board packs with speed, accuracy, and insight
* Manage all transactional finance processesAP, AR, bank reconciliations, credit controland develop best-in-class procedures
* Oversee payroll processing, ensuring completeness, compliance, and alignment with HR records
* Implement and maintain robust HR and finance controls, including agency staff checks, timesheet approvals, and recruitment authorisations
* Ensure all statutory reporting, tax filings, and compliance deadlines are met without exception
* Own cashflow forecasting and management, highlighting risks and opportunities proactively
* Collaborate with the Finance Director to design and embed the future reporting structure and systems
* Drive process improvements that reduce manual work and improve data integrity
* Build strong relationships across operations, HR, and customer service teams to improve the flow of information
* Support audit readiness and ensure records are complete and accessible
* Train and mentor finance team colleagues, building capability and resilience in the function
Service Level Standard
* Ensure all month-end close tasks are completed accurately and on time
* Deliver clear, actionable reporting to leadership
* Escalate risks or discrepancies early, with proposed solutions
* Proactively identify process gaps and address them
* Maintain absolute confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information
* Lead by example, upholding company values in every interaction
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Accounting
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