Financial Controller £70,000 p.a Slough Full time Permanent Are you a hands-on finance leader who loves combining strong financial control with real business impact? Would you like to join a forward-thinking business who are continuously looking to improve and expand their portfolio? Compass Associates are currently working in partnership with a growing business in Berkshire who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. Following an imminent acquisition, the successful candidate will have take ownership of financial operations and be a trusted partner to the business. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to join a business with ambitious growth plans, and with a consistent desire to further develop individuals across their finance and wider teams. Responsibilities: * Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) * Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis.Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with accounting policies. * Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls. * Deliver external audits, maintain controls and ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures. * Act as a key finance partner to operational leaders, providing insights and analysis to support key decision-making. * Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to ensure operational and financial targets are met. * Oversee the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees. * Provide mentoring, guidance, and ensure effective collaboration across finance and HR functions. Requirements: * Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial control experience. * Exposure working within a multi-site environment, with oversight of multiple P&L's * Proven track record of managing AR, AP, payroll, and reporting processes. * Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft (SAP or similar ERP systems) * Experience in business partnering with operational teams. * Excellent leadership and people management skills, with ability to oversee both finance and HR/admin functions * Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly. Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendations