Financial Controller

Addlestone Permanent £60,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
You'll play a key role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring the smooth running of accounting processes. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys managing budgets, analysing financial data, and providing strategic insights to support business decisions.
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with clear analysis
  • Produce financial packs for the board including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow

About Our Client

This position is within a fast growing SME.

Job Description

Role PurposeThe Financial Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day financial control and reporting of the business, providing accurate financial insight while supporting senior leadership with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and commercial decision-making. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on improving processes, controls and reporting as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly management accounts, reporting pack and detailed variance analysis.
  • Provide clear financial insight and commentary to senior management, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections and scenario modelling.
  • Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy and integrity across the ledger.
  • Oversee VAT, statutory reporting, year-end accounts and audit requirements.
  • Monitor working capital, debtor performance and cash collection.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and system efficiency.
  • Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
  • Drive automation, data accuracy and continuous improvement across the finance function.
  • Support the wider finance team and contribute to the development of a robust, scalable finance operation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

  • Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
  • Proven experience in running a finance function in an SME
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders effectively.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools.

What's on Offer

£60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

Hybrid working

Contact
Tom Camp
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7083966
Phone number
07467000142

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Where
Addlestone
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Camp
Consultant phone
07467000142
Job reference
JN-082026-7083966