Financial Controller
Location: Ware
Salary: £75,000–£85,000
Full-time

The Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established, multi-entity business operating at significant scale (£100m+ revenue) to recruit a Financial Controller to lead its core finance function.

This is a senior, hands-on role offering real ownership and visibility across the business. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team to ensure robust financial reporting, strong controls, and a well-run finance operation.

The role will suit someone technically strong, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and confident in leading a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities *Lead the month-end close and management reporting process, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness
*Oversee year-end processes, statutory accounts, and act as a key point of contact for auditors
*Manage and develop a finance team, setting clear expectations and building capability across the function
*Act as a finance partner to senior stakeholders, providing meaningful analysis, challenge, and decision support
*Review existing financial controls and reporting processes, identifying gaps and areas for improvement
*Support process transformation initiatives, system improvements, and business change projects
About You *Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
*Proven ability to deliver accurate reporting to demanding deadlines
*Experience managing and developing finance teams
*Exposure to ERP systems and process improvement initiatives
*Confident and credible leader with the ability to influence at multiple levels
*Naturally inquisitive with a continuous improvement mindset
*Strong analytical and Excel skills, able to draw clear conclusions from complex data
*Well-organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities under pressure
What’s On Offer *Salary: £75,000–£85,000 (dependent on experience)
*Pension: Enhanced employer contribution
*Healthcare: Private medical cover


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