Financial Controller

The Role

As Commercial Financial Controller, you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring effective financial processes are maintained across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including Group consolidation reporting
• Producing financial variance and trend analysis across business units
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting and budgeting
• Providing clear financial insight to support commercial decision-making
• Financial Systems & Process Improvement
• Identifying opportunities for automation and improvements within finance processes
• Supporting continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting infrastructure
• Collaborating with finance, IT and operational teams to define system requirements and workflows
• Supporting the implementation of improved processes and best practice across the business
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets alongside the Finance Director
• Maintaining rolling forecasts, including cash flow forecasting
• Monitoring financial performance against agreed budgets and targets
• Operational Finance
• Overseeing job costing analysis
• Supporting effective management of sales and purchase ledger functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments
• Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled and maintained
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Preparing information for external auditors and tax advisors during the year-end process
• Ensuring accurate compliance records are maintained, including HMRC and CIS reporting requirements
• Overseeing accurate payroll records
• Team Leadership
• Managing, supporting and mentoring finance team members
• Encouraging strong financial controls, collaboration and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who can quickly add value within a commercial and fast-paced environment.

You will ideally have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience
• Strong experience in financial reporting, analysis and Group consolidation
• Experience working with financial systems such as SAP and Xero
• A strong understanding of accounting principles, including consolidated P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, formulas and manipulating data from multiple sources
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring finance professionals

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller, Finance Manager or interim finance professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and make an immediate impact during an important period of growth and development.