Finance Controller

Finance Controller- £70,000 + Trust Member Profit Share & Benefits– St Albans, AL4

The Role

Are you a senior finance professional ready to shape the financial future of a respected, growing business? Do you have the experience to lead teams, drive process improvements and provide strategic insight at a leadership level?

Selectaglaze is looking for a strong, commercially minded Finance Controller to take ownership of the finance function and lead the development of robust processes, controls and reporting.

You will combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. You will be the driving force behind the finance team, shaping workflows, strengthening controls, and providing insight that informs critical business decisions. Your leadership will ensure the business has the financial clarity and structure it needs to grow sustainably.

This is a highly influential role where your strategic leadership will directly support business growth and operational excellence.

Ready to use your expertise to shape the financial direction of a respected and growing business? Apply today to join Selectaglaze.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting
Provide accurate, insight-rich analysis to support strategic and operational decisions
Build, refine and embed robust financial processes and internal controls
Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships
Oversee procurement governance and cost control
Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Champion systems improvements, automation and data integrity
Lead, coach and develop the finance team, fostering high standards and performance
The Company

Founded in 1966, Selectaglaze is the UK’s specialist provider of secondary glazing. Testament to the quality of product, service and knowledge, Selectaglaze was awarded a Royal Warrant in 2004. We supply and fit our products in some of the country’s most prestigious buildings. We have been able to continuously develop our products to meet changing needs – eg noise reduction, heat retention and safety.

As an Employee Ownership Trust all colleagues have a stake and a say in how the company is doing. We are proud to put our people first and have approximately 80 colleagues comprising office, factory and installation teams.

The Benefits

£70,000 salary + Trust Member Profit Share
6% employee / 6% employer matched pension
Life assurance (4× salary)
33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to buy more
Health cash back schemes
Long-term stability in an employee-owned business

The Person

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
Experience in a senior finance role, ideally within an SME
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Confident communicator with non-finance stakeholders
Knowledge of procurement governance and cost control
Practical, organised and detail focused