Financial Controller / Head of Finance

About the company

We're exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing, privately owned business seeking a commercially minded Finance professional to join one of its highest-performing divisions. With turnover approaching c.£20m and growing quickly, this is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside an entrepreneurial Managing Director, influencing strategic decisions & helping shape the future direction of the business. The role reports directly to the MD & offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership & clear progression opportunities as the division continues to scale.

Your tasks

This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll take ownership of the finance function, act as a trusted business partner to the leadership team & have a significant voice in commercial decision-making, operational improvement, growth initiatives & strategic planning. The successful candidate will also take ownership of FCA compliance & governance within the business, making prior experience within an FCA-regulated environment essential.

-Leading the finance function & owning monthly management accounts, forecasting and budgeting -Driving commercial insight & supporting strategic decision-making -Cashflow management & working capital optimisation -Developing robust financial controls, processes & reporting -Partnering closely with the Managing Director to support continued growth -Taking ownership of FCA compliance, governance & regulatory reporting -Leading, mentoring & developing the finance team -Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting & efficiency across the business

Requirements

Are you an ambitious finance leader looking for a role that can genuinely accelerate your career?

We're looking for someone with the capability & ambition to grow alongside the business.

You'll likely be -An existing Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner ready for a bigger challenge -ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified -Experienced within an FCA-regulated environment -Commercially astute with strong technical accounting skills -Confident challenging, influencing & partnering with senior stakeholders -Hands-on, driven & motivated by growth & progression

What we offer

-Report directly to an entrepreneurial Managing Director -Join a fast-paced, high-growth division with significant momentum -Genuine opportunity to shape strategy & influence business performance -High levels of visibility & responsibility from day 1 -Clear progression opportunities as the wider group continues to expand -Privately owned business with ambitious growth plans & a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture

Other

This opportunity would suit a highly ambitious finance professional who wants more than just month-end responsibilities & is looking for a role that offers genuine influence, accountability & long-term career progression. Apply now for immediate consideration.