Job Title: Financial Controller Description: We are hiring for our client, a highly successful and fast-growing company, who are seeking to appoint a Financial Controller in a newly created position. This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a strategic, hands-on role, managing a small finance team and contributing to key commercial decisions. The Financial Controller will be responsible for leading all financial operations, delivering insightful analysis, and playing a key role in driving business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, implementing process improvements, and working closely with non-finance stakeholders. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: 1. Newly created role due to significant business growth 2. Team management responsibility - leading and developing a team of 3 3. Commercial, value-adding role with influence at senior level The Role: * Lead and oversee all aspects of financial operations including month-end close, reporting, and compliance * Manage and develop a team of 3 finance staff * Business partner with senior stakeholders across departments to support strategic initiatives * Deliver meaningful financial insights and performance reporting to support decision-making * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes * Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and financial control * Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements The Person: * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) * Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role * Strong people management skills and ability to lead a small finance team * Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and growing business environment The Rewards: * Competitive salary package reflective of experience * Newly created role with clear progression and impact opportunity * Supportive, ambitious company culture focused on growth and innovation * Opportunity to shape the finance function and contribute to strategic decision-making Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage? For further information, and to apply for this Financial Controller job, please contact Connor Donaghy in confidence. Visit our website for a full list of Accountancy & Finance opportunities. We are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep market knowledge, and we pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted partnerships. Salary is usually negotiable, and figures listed are intended as a guide based on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response. Skills: Financial Controller Finance Manager ACA ACCA CIMA