Financial Controller
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- England,East of England,Hertfordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Job Description:
Mapped Recruitment is delighted to be working with a UK-based organisation that has experienced rapid growth from circa £3m TO £30m over the last 6 years, with a clear trajectory of growth ahead.
This is a project-based business that is now looking for a strong No. 2 to their CFO to come in and take ownership of the finance team. This role is well-suited to individuals who are at the Financial Controller level and looking for a position which can push them to Finance Director in the near future, within a growth organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
*Own and lead the finance function end-to-end
*Manage and develop a small team (2–3 individuals across AP, VAT, and bookkeeping) and one management accountant
*Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts on Xer
*Provide commercial insight across the projects
*Partner closely with the founder on business performance and growth strategy
*Improve processes, controls, and reporting as the business scales
*Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting
*Support project costing and profitability analysis
*Take the lead in the year-end audit with the external auditor
*Act as the key point of contact for the external CF
*Ad Hoc Projects: Take initiative to drive and improve finance efficiencies (e.g., systems and reporting) to support business growth
Key Requirements:
*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or the equivalent) with hands-on experience in a Controller-level role
*Experience in SME / growing business environments (project industry experience helpful but not essential)
*Comfortable operating as a hands-on No.1 in finance with leadership experience
*Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
*Leadership experience with a desire to develop and mentor others
*Ambitious, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving business
*High tolerance for change and a proactive, "get stuff done" mindset
*Strong finance ERP systems experience (Xero), Excel
Please note this role is based in Hemel Hempstead and requires individuals who would be happy to commit to a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
This is a project-based business that is now looking for a strong No. 2 to their CFO to come in and take ownership of the finance team. This role is well-suited to individuals who are at the Financial Controller level and looking for a position which can push them to Finance Director in the near future, within a growth organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
*Own and lead the finance function end-to-end
*Manage and develop a small team (2–3 individuals across AP, VAT, and bookkeeping) and one management accountant
*Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts on Xer
*Provide commercial insight across the projects
*Partner closely with the founder on business performance and growth strategy
*Improve processes, controls, and reporting as the business scales
*Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting
*Support project costing and profitability analysis
*Take the lead in the year-end audit with the external auditor
*Act as the key point of contact for the external CF
*Ad Hoc Projects: Take initiative to drive and improve finance efficiencies (e.g., systems and reporting) to support business growth
Key Requirements:
*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or the equivalent) with hands-on experience in a Controller-level role
*Experience in SME / growing business environments (project industry experience helpful but not essential)
*Comfortable operating as a hands-on No.1 in finance with leadership experience
*Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
*Leadership experience with a desire to develop and mentor others
*Ambitious, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving business
*High tolerance for change and a proactive, "get stuff done" mindset
*Strong finance ERP systems experience (Xero), Excel
Please note this role is based in Hemel Hempstead and requires individuals who would be happy to commit to a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
Job number 3607223
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Mapped Recruitment Ltd
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