Your new company Are you a qualified accountant looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-growing organisation? This privately owned business is on an aggressive organic growth path and needs a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function through its next exciting phase. The business demonstrates an excellent collaborative culture, with the team working closely together to achieve their goals. As a result, this role is office‑based, and proximity to the company's site is important. Your new role You'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust controls, and driving performance across a business that thrives on innovation and delivery excellence. Core responsibilities include managing month-end close, producing accurate management accounts, overseeing cash flow and forecasting, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, and implementing effective financial controls. You'll also lead budgeting and cost analysis, support project profitability reviews, and provide clear financial insight to the leadership team. What you'll need to succeed We're seeking a proven leader with strong controlling skills and experience in contract/project accounting as an ideal. As a fully qualified accountant, you'll need to be proactive, hands-on individual with strong end-to-end experience across financial & management reporting, VAT, payroll and ledger management. If you're commercially astute, thrive in a fast-paced environment that will evolve over the coming years, and want to be part of a business where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll get in return A broad role with plenty of autonomy in an end-to-end role with a well-established business bucking the trend in their sector in terms of their performance and future opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk