Financial Controller

Location: Ware

Financial ControllerLocation: WareSalary: £75,000-£85,000Full-timeThe OpportunityWe are partnering with a well-established, multi-entity business operating at significant scale (£100m+ revenue) to recruit a Financial Controller to lead its core finance function.

This is a senior, hands-on role offering real ownership and visibility across the business. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team to ensure robust financial reporting, strong controls, and a well-run finance operation.

The role will suit someone technically strong, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and confident in leading a high-performing team.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and management reporting process, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness
• Oversee year-end processes, statutory accounts, and act as a key point of contact for auditors
• Manage and develop a finance team, setting clear expectations and building capability across the function
• Act as a finance partner to senior stakeholders, providing meaningful analysis, challenge, and decision support
• Review existing financial controls and reporting processes, identifying gaps and areas for improvement
• Support process transformation initiatives, system improvements, and business change projects

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to deliver accurate reporting to demanding deadlines
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Exposure to ERP systems and process improvement initiatives
• Confident and credible leader with the ability to influence at multiple levels
• Naturally inquisitive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, able to draw clear conclusions from complex data
• Well-organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities under pressure

What's On Offer

• Salary: £75,000-£85,000 (dependent on experience)
• Pension: Enhanced employer contribution
• Healthcare: Private medical cover