Financial Controller

wA profitable, fast-paced UK business operating within the vehicle rental / fleet sector is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function

.This is a senior role offering full ownership of financial reporting, control, and team leadership, alongside strong exposure to commercial decision-making and business performance

.The Ro

le Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day and strategic leadership of finance, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and meaningful insight to support the wider busines

s.
You will also play a key role in improving processes, systems, and efficiency across the finance functi

on.
Key Responsibili

• ties
  
  Lead month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely repor
• tting
  
  Own P&L, balance sheet, and financial cont
• rols Deliver monthly management accounts and performance anal
• ysis Manage audit process and statutory accounts prepara
• tion Oversee tax compliance including VAT and corporate
• tax Business partner with senior leadership to support decision-ma
• king
  
  Lead, develop, and mentor the finance
• team Drive process improvements and system efficien

cies
Abou

• t You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or
• ience
  
  Strong technical accounting and reporting know
• ledge
  
  Experience managing audits and financial compl
• iance
  
  Commercially minded with strong stakeholder s
• kills
  
  Hands-on and proactive approach in a fast-moving enviro

nment
Des

• irable
  
  Experience in automotive, rental, fleet, or asset-based s
• ectors
  
  Multi-entity or group reporting ex
• posure
  
  Experience improving processes or implementing s