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Financial Controller

South East

£70000 per annum

Permanent

Accountancy & Finance

Posted 28 September 2026

Ref BH-237231

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Natalie Harris

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Natalie Harris

Senior Consultant

Job description

My client is a fast growing, innovative SME business looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function as their business expands in the UK and internationally. It is a hands on SME FC role, with strong exposure to senior leadership and the exec board where you will be expected to provide commercial insight to senior management, rather than simply financial reporting/accounting. 

THE ROLE
  • Lead the day-to-day finance function
  • Line manage the company Bookkeeper
  • Produce monthly management accounts
  • Prepare annual/monthly budgets and rolling forecasts
  • Manage cash-flow forecasting and working capital
  • Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
  • Support pricing and profitability analysis
  • Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and business cases
  • Support international financial planning as overseas operations grow 
  • Produce and present Board packs, financial reports and KPI dashboards
  • Monitor profitability across products, customers and projects
  • Maintain appropriate financial controls and internal processes
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements
  • Manage month-end and year-end close
  • Liaise with external accountants and auditors
  • Prepare VAT returns
  • Oversee UK and international tax compliance

If you are looking for a number one in finance role in a fast growing SME where you will have the autonomy to make change, implement processes and influence decisions then this may be the role for you. 

Hybrid working available.

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