Are you a hands-on finance leader looking for your next challenge? We’re supporting a privately owned, growing organisation in their search for a Financial Controller This is a pivotal role where you’ll take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control while driving forward strategy and supporting business growth. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with experience in statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and management reporting. You’ll be confident operating at both a strategic and hands-on level – equally comfortable preparing management accounts as you are advising senior stakeholders. What you’ll be doing: Leading the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, budgets and forecasts. Overseeing VAT, Corporation Tax and other compliance matters. Managing payroll, pensions, banking and company benefits. Driving improvements in systems, processes and controls. Supporting the wider business with financial insight and decision-making. Acting as a key contact for auditors, external advisors and stakeholders.What we’re looking for: Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally with exposure to both hands-on delivery and strategic input. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, tax and compliance. Excellent communication and leadership skills.This is a...