Financial Controller = Fully office based

📍 Location: Langley

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic decision-making across the business. This is a key leadership role responsible for financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, compliance, and team development.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of the organisation while driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary to senior leadership

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts
• Optimise working capital through effective debtor and creditor management
• Manage banking relationships and funding requirements

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles
• Partner with department heads to track and improve performance
• Analyse financial variances and provide commercial insights
• Support strategic decisions through financial modelling

Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks
• Lead external audits and statutory reporting
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory requirements
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations
• Enhance reporting systems, automation, and efficiencies
• Build a high-performance, collaborative team culture

Credit Control Management

• Oversee the Credit Control function and debt collection strategy
• Manage customer accounts and minimise overdue balances
• Escalate disputes and reduce bad debt exposure

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee supplier payments and invoice processing
• Ensure accurate workflows and compliance
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve queries
• Strengthen purchase-to-pay controls

About You

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred)
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage 200, Microsoft Dynamics 365) desirable

Experience

• Finance experience, with experience in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience in Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role
• Strong background in reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Experience managing Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams
• Track record of improving financial controls and processes
• Experience leading audits and ensuring statutory compliance
• Exposure to fast-paced or multi-entity environments is advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial audiences
• Organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Commercially focused with strong business partnering skills

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