Financial Controller

A successful, privately owned business is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support the next phase of growth. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys being close to operations, improving processes, and partnering directly with the owners to drive performance.

If you want a role where you can make a visible impact, shape the finance function, and be a trusted voice in the business, this is it.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will lead all day‑to‑day financial operations while strengthening controls, improving reporting, and ensuring the business has the financial insight it needs to scale. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, acting as both a technical expert and a commercial partner.

Key Responsibilities 

Lead and manage the finance function, including month‑end, year‑end, and statutory reporting

Produce accurate management accounts, KPIs, and board‑level insight

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management, and working capital

Strengthen financial controls, processes, and compliance

Partner with operational teams to understand performance and drive profitability

Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors

Support stock management, margin analysis, and cost‑to‑serve reporting

Lead continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting

Provide hands‑on support where needed in a lean, fast‑moving environment

Requirements
Experience Required

Qualified or QBE accountant with strong technical grounding

Experience in distributions, logistics, wholesale, or product‑based environment is highly advantageous

Proven track record in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or No.2 finance role

Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and cash management

Comfortable operating in an SME or owner‑managed business

Ability to balance hands‑on work with strategic input

Confident communicator who can influence non‑finance stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

A proactive, improvement‑driven mindset

Strong commercial awareness and operational curiosity

Ability to challenge, support, and partner with senior leaders

High attention to detail with the ability to simplify complexity

A calm, reliable presence in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits
What’s on Offer

Salary up to £60,000

Autonomy to shape the finance function

Direct exposure to the owners and senior leadership

A stable, growing business with long‑term prospects

A role where your work genuinely influences business performance