Finance Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Hertford
Salary: £70,000 to £100,000 bonus benefits
Type: Full time, permanent

A high growth, owner led business is looking to appoint a hands on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and build the controls, reporting, and forecasting needed for the next stage of growth.

You will take responsibility for the full monthly reporting cycle and ensure the business has accurate, timely information to make decisions confidently.

• Producing monthly management accounts with meaningful variance analysis and commentary
• Creating board level packs and presenting clear financial insight to support decision making
• Building and maintaining forecasts and cash flow visibility to support strategic planning
• Leading month end close, ensuring the ledger is accurate and the balance sheet is well controlled
• Improving financial controls and introducing scalable processes as the business continues to grow
• Overseeing day to day finance operations, supporting the wider team to maintain strong standards
• Managing VAT and core finance compliance, working closely with external advisors where required
• Acting as a trusted finance partner to the Directors, highlighting risks and identifying opportunities

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Ideally 5 years post qualification experience, although strong candidates outside this will be considered
• Strong management accounts, forecasting, and controls background
• Comfortable in a hands on environment, able to roll sleeves up when needed
• Experience in a fast paced, growing business is essential, sector background is useful but not required

• Annual performance related bonus
• Car allowance
• Beautifully appointed with on site gym and other perks

For a confidential conversation, apply now.