Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Northampton
Working pattern: 5 days on site
Salary: 60,000– 80,000 depending on experience

A well–established, people–focused business is looking for a hands–on Financial Controller to join its finance team.

This role would suit an adaptable finance professional who enjoys being close to the business, working within a smaller team and getting involved across a broad range of responsibilities. Personality and team fit will be just as important as technical ability.

• Oversee day–to–day finance operations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
• Support year–end accounts and audit processes
• Maintain strong financial controls and processes
• Partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Provide commercial insight around performance, margins and costs
• Support process improvements across finance

• Qualified accountant ideally, though strong QBE profiles may be considered
• Previous Financial Controller / Finance Manager experience
• Hands–on, adaptable and commercially aware
• Comfortable working in a smaller, close–knit team
• SME or mid–sized business background preferred
• Product, logistics, distribution, or retail backgrounds would be a preference
• Inventory, costing or margin experience useful
• Strong personality and communication skills