Financial Controller

Your new company A well-established, privately owned business with a strong reputation in its sector is seeking a commercially minded finance professional to join its senior leadership team. Operating from a busy multi-department environment, the organisation offers a collaborative culture where finance plays a central role in driving commercial performance and supporting strategic decision-making. This is an opportunity to join a successful business where your contribution will be highly visible and valued. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial performance and lead the finance and administration function. Responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, cash flow reporting, and year-end financial statements. You will monitor key performance indicators, analyse departmental profitability, provide insightful financial reporting to senior stakeholders, and partner with operational teams to enhance business performance. The role will also involve managing working capital, overseeing compliance and financial controls, liaising with external auditors and financial institutions, and supporting regulatory requirements within the business. As a member of the senior management team, you will play a key role in influencing strategic decisions and ensuring the business continues to achieve its commercial objectives. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified (or possess equivalent relevant experience) and have proven experience within a management accounting or finance leadership role.The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills Experience leading and developing finance and administrative teams Excellent Excel and wider IT systems knowledge The ability to produce accurate financial reporting and meaningful business insights Strong stakeholder management and communication skills A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet reporting deadlines Experience working within a fast-paced operational environment Experience within a multi-site or customer-focused business would be advantageous, as would knowledge of regulated finance products and associated compliance requirements.What you'll get in return Salary of up to £55,000 per annum 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional holiday benefits including your birthday off and Christmas Eve Company pension scheme Life assurance Private medical insurance Health and wellbeing programme Employee discount scheme Free on-site parking Subsidised staff facilities and refreshments Company social events 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 (url removed)