Group Financial Controller

Salary: From 45,000
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

Benefits

• Growth opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Collaborative team
• Free parking

About the Role
Search are delighted to be recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a well‑established, growing organisation. You'll lead a small, engaged finance team and take full ownership of financial controls across the business. From budgeting and forecasting to compliance and producing monthly board level reporting packs, you'll play a central role in shaping the financial direction of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the payroll operation and deliver clear direction and support to the finance team
• Lead the day to day operations of the Finance function, ensuring smooth and accurate financial management
• Deliver annual budgets, year‑on‑year forecasts and monthly management accounts to support informed decision‑making
• Produce high‑quality board packs and confidently present financial insights at monthly leadership meetings
• Manage all compliance reporting, including submissions and requirements for external stakeholders
• Champion continuous improvement, enhancing finance systems, controls and processes to drive efficiency and accuracy

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and becoming an integral part of a tight‑knit, friendly team. You will bring:

Background & Experience

• Qualified or Part‑Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) or qualified by strong experience
• Confident working in a fast‑paced SME environment
• Ability to lead a small team while being hands‑on across tasks
• Genuine passion for growth, success and continuous improvement

Interested?

If this feels like the right next step for you, I would love to hear from you.Click apply and I'll be in touch to arrange a conversation.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.