Financial Controller

Location: St. Albans

Financial Controller

Location:

2/3 days onsite (Hybrid Working) The Opportunity We are working with a well established, growing professional services organisation to appoint a Financial Controller . This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded business during an exciting period of finance transformation and growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership and change management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the finance function, improving processes and controls, and helping to build a platform capable of supporting the next phase of the organisation's growth. This is far more than a traditional controllership position. You'll be a trusted member of the senior finance leadership team, working closely with stakeholders across the business while leading a capable team and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role The Financial Controller will oversee the core financial control environment and lead several key operational finance functions. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial governance whilst helping modernise processes, systems and reporting capabilities across the business. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence how the finance function evolves over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities Financial Control Ownership of the financial control framework across the business Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations Lead the year-end audit process and maintain relationships with external auditors and advisors Oversee technical accounting matters and provide expertise to the wider business Support tax compliance activities and external reporting requirements Leadership & Team Management Lead and develop a high-performing finance team Manage four direct reports covering areas such as operational finance, controls, treasury and finance projects Drive performance, succession planning and capability development Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Treasury & Working Capital Oversee cash flow forecasting and treasury activities Support effective working capital management across the business Review and improve cash management processes and controls Transformation & Continuous Improvement Drive finance transformation initiatives Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting Support the ongoing development of systems and technology across the finance function Partner with operational teams to improve efficiency and data quality Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with senior leadership teams across the business Act as a key finance business partner to operational stakeholders Support strategic decision-making through financial insight and analysis About You We are looking for a technically strong finance leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes and operating within a collaborative environment.

Essential Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred, although ACCA or equivalent will be considered) Significant experience within a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise Experience managing and developing finance teams Demonstrable experience improving financial controls, processes and governance Strong understanding of treasury and cash flow management Ability to build relationships across operational and senior leadership teams Skills & Attributes Strong leadership and people management capability Commercially minded with excellent problem-solving skills Confident communicator able to influence at senior levels Highly organised with strong attention to detail Comfortable operating in a changing and evolving environment Proactive and solutions-focused approach

Desirable Experience within professional services, consultancy, property or partnership environments Exposure to finance transformation programmes ERP implementation experience Experience supporting business growth and organisational change What's on Offer Performance-related bonus Car allowance Private healthcare Enhanced holiday entitlement Hybrid working environment Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO Significant scope to shape and influence the future finance function Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation…