Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

As a Financial Controller at DPC, part of the Sumer Group, you will report directly to the Group Operational Financial Controller whilst working hand in hand with the Managing Partner to deliver high quality financial insights that support strategic decision making and business growth. This role is well-suited to someone who is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and can bring structure, clarity, and direction to evolving processes.

You will play a key role in driving performance through robust KPI reporting, partnering with managers across the business to enhance visibility and accountability, and helping to shape the financial direction of the organisation.

• Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L accounts, cash flows, balance sheet as well as KPI reporting and insightful variance analysis and commentaries
• Responsible for all group reporting requirements ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly submissions and ad hoc requests
• Partner with the business leadership team to deliver clear, actionable, financial insight to support decision making
• Partner with operational managers to drive KPI excellence and improve overall business performance
  
  Overseeing the preparation of year end statutory financial statements
• Lead the annual budgeting process and business planning processes, including ongoing monitoring and forecasting
• Providing commercial insight on the financial impact of strategic decisions
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and payables/receivables
• Collaborating with the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to align reporting and strategy
• Enhancing financial systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Monitoring and controlling costs to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives
• Supporting financial integration and reporting for acquisitions and mergers

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and driving tangible business outcomes. You bring a proactive mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-evolving environment.

You will have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience
• Experience working within a small or growing finance team, with the ability to support scale and development
• Professional services experience preferable
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and high levels of IT literacy
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
• Confidence in using data and technology to assess performance, manage risk, and support decision-making
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for problem-solving
• Experience with Power BI (desirable)