A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Financial Controller to join a dynamic and fast-growing SME. This stand-alone role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a busy environment, and wants genuine influence across both finance and operations. The Financial Controller will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening controls, and providing clear insight that supports the leadership team in driving business performance.
The responsibilities of the Financial Controllerinclude but are not limited to:
Lead the full month-end process, producing accurate management accounts, cashflow forecasts, balance sheet reconciliations, and timely Board reporting with clear commercial commentary.
Own financial controls and governance, ensuring robust processes, strong reconciliations, and integrity across all financial information.
Manage cashflow and working capital, including oversight of debtors, creditors, and treasury planning to support business stability and growth.
Partner with operational and commercial teams, providing financial insight, monitoring overheads, supporting pricing or supplier discussions, and driving performance improvements.
Lead budgeting and forecasting, delivering meaningful variance analysis, scenario planning, and insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Financial Controller:
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent), with strong experience in management accounting or financial control within an SME or fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver high-quality, accurate financial information.
Commercial mindset, able to translate numbers into insight, challenge constructively, and support operational teams.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability, with the ability to streamline reporting processes and improve efficiency.
Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused, comfortable working independently, prioritising effectively, and thriving in a small, growing business.
If you are an efficient and organised Financial Controller who wants to make a real impact in a growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.