Financial Controller

Financial Controller

[Location – Nottingham Remote
ParetoFM
Full Time | Permanent]

Pareto

FM is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to lead the financial management and reporting function within our growing business.

This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across the organisation. Reporting into senior leadership, you will provide robust financial control, manage reporting cycles, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and support commercial decision‑making.

This is more than a traditional finance role — it’s an opportunity to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and add real strategic value in a dynamic, service‑led environment.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial data.
• Prepare management accounts with clear commercial insight and variance analysis.
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks.

• Own the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure forecasts reflect business performance.
• Provide meaningful analysis to support strategic planning and decision‑making.

• Oversee cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage external audits and liaise with auditors and advisors.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial processes.

• Partner with operational and contract teams to improve financial performance.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for new business and contract mobilisation.
• Support senior stakeholders with clear, data‑driven financial insight.

• Lead and develop the finance team (if applicable).
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, and workflows.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and reporting expertise
• Experience with in a service‑led, multi‑site, or FM environment (desirable)
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong systems knowledge and confidence improving finance processes
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and solutions‑focused

At Pareto Facilities Management, we’re redefining what facilities management looks like — forward‑thinking, people‑focused, and operationally excellent.

As Financial Controller, you’ll play a critical role in supporting sustainable growth, improving financial performance, and helping shape the next stage of our journey.