Financial Controller

Financial Controller, Gerrards Cross Hybrid (2-3 days per week)

70,000 - 80,000 + 5,000 Car Allowance + circa 15% Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established and growing business during a period of continued growth and transformation.

This is a high-profile role offering broad responsibility across financial control, governance and reporting, with significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence process improvement and strategic decision-making.

You will take ownership of the control environment across the division, ensuring robust financial processes, strong governance and accurate reporting. You will lead a capable team while partnering closely with stakeholders across the wider business.

• Leading and enhancing the financial control framework across the business.
• Ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet, including reconciliations and reviews.
• Managing technical accounting matters and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
• Leading the year‑end audit process and acting as the key point of contact for external auditors.
• Supporting internal audit activities and driving the completion of audit actions.
• Overseeing treasury activities, cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Managing tax matters, including VAT compliance.
• Driving improvements in finance systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Producing insightful reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Leading, developing and mentoring the Financial Control team.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong technical accounting background and proven experience within a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.

• Ideally a minimum of three years’ post‑qualified experience.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
• Experience working within a complex or fast-paced environment.