Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

ENFIELD (NORTH LONDON) | HYBRID AVAILABLE

£70,000 BASE SALARY + £5,000 CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS + PRIVATE HEALTHCARE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

A well-established and fast-growing business based in Enfield is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the leadership team during an exciting period of operational and financial transformation.

This is a pivotal appointment for a commercially focused Financial Controller who enjoys combining strategic input with hands-on financial management. The successful Financial Controller will oversee the full finance function, lead a small finance team, and play a key role in driving process improvements, reporting enhancements, and commercial decision-making across the business.

The company is investing heavily in systems, reporting capability, and operational efficiencies, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller looking to make a genuine impact and progress towards a future Finance Director position.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance department and manage a team of 3
Production of monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, financial analysis, and operational KPI reporting
Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning activities across the business
Provide commercial insight and financial business partnering support to senior leadership and departmental managers
In collaboration with key stakeholders, implementing KPI measures and dashboards across the busienss, to create visability and commercial drive across the business
Drive continuous improvement across financial controls, reporting accuracy, and finance processes
Support the transition from Sage onto a modern ERP platform, alongside the development of live reporting dashboards and MI tools
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll operations
Full responsibility for the fixed asset register, including depreciation of high-value assets such as machinery, fleet, and operational equipment
Manage quarterly VAT returns and support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
Work closely with external accountants and the Group Finance Director on reporting, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects
Review and improve bonus structures, reward frameworks, and financial performance metrics THE PERSON:

Must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential
Currently working as a Financial Controller, or operating at a senior level within finance such as Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Senior Management Accountant, or Finance Business Partner
Previous experience managing a small finance team and taking ownership of monthly management accounts
Strong SME background, ideally within businesses up to circa £80m turnover
Industry experience within sectors such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Distribution, Transport, Wholesale
Excellent systems knowledge, with previous ERP implementation or finance systems migration experience highly desirable
Strong Excel and reporting skills, with exposure to Power BI or similar dashboard/reporting tools advantageous
Commercially astute with strong communication skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders across the businessTO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Financial Controller position via the advert for immediate consideration.

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