We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of the company’s financial operations and support the Managing Director with high‑quality financial insight. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also shaping financial strategy, controls, and performance.
You will play a key role in cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting, ensuring the business has accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to support growth and decision‑making. An immediate start is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
- Own and maintain the company’s financial control framework, including budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning.
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Ensure financial reports are timely, insightful, and clearly presented to senior management.
- Monitor operational, production, and overhead costs, implementing controls to protect margins.
Cashflow & Transactions
- Oversee day‑to‑day financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable to maintain strong cashflow.
- Process supplier invoices and payment runs.
- Reconcile bank accounts and maintain clean audit‑ready records.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
Commercial & Project Support
- Prepare and manage individual project budgets, tracking performance and profitability.
- Provide commercial analysis, pricing support, and margin management.
- Support contract review, costing, and financial modelling.
- Identify financial risks and contribute to robust governance and control processes.
Stakeholder & Year‑End Support
- Act as the main point of contact for external accountants.
- Support year‑end reporting and statutory processes.
- Work closely with the Managing Director, delivering clear and practical financial insight.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a senior finance role such as Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or similar.
- QBE accountant or part‑qualified ACCA (or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of financial control, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
- Solid grasp of accounts payable/receivable and core accounting principles.
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and analysis.
- Experience using accounting software (Xero preferred).
- Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex financial data into clear advice.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Proactive, hands‑on, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
Why Join Us?
- A pivotal role with real influence on business performanc
- Close working relationship with senior leadership.
- Variety, autonomy, and responsibility from day one.
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact.
Additional information
Working hours: Monday to Thursday
Expected hours: 32-40 hours per week
Salary pro rata: £38000 - £42000
Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in UK
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
