Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Full Time – Permanent - £45,000 to £50,000 - St Stephen

Trial Balance Consulting are pleased to be working with a growing multi-site business to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a senior, hands on role offering full oversight of the finance function alongside broader responsibility for business administration and support.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial management, reporting, and compliance, while also playing a key role in supporting the operational performance of the business. This is a highly visible position suited to someone who enjoys being at the centre of a fast moving SME environment.

The role works alongside an in house bookkeeper responsible for transactional finance, with overall responsibility for ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial control, and effective coordination across the wider business.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Full ownership of financial management and reporting across the group

- Overseeing the bookkeeper and transactional finance processes

- Ensuring compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements

- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management

- Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions

- Supporting senior management with commercial and operational planning

- Overseeing administrative processes and ensuring effective business support

- Liaising with external stakeholders including accountants, advisors, and key partners

- Contributing to the day to day running of the business as part of the leadership team

We are seeking an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial control, reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will be confident operating at a senior level, comfortable working closely with business owners, and capable of balancing strategic input with hands on delivery.

This role would suit an experienced Financial Controller or a senior Finance Manager ready to step into a broader leadership position within a growing organisation.

To apply, click apply and upload your CV and I will be in touch.
This vacancy is being managed by Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting, reference DS10944a.

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