Financial Controller

White Horse is partnering with a well-known family-run organisation, looking for a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant, looking for a broad and all-encompassing finance role.

This is a broad role, encompassing a wide variety of duties, and will see you responsible for the following:

• Own the finances for two group entities.
• Full financial responsibility for one of the key limited companies within the group
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, supported by an Assistant Management Accountant.
• Lead month-end, improve efficiency, and support costing and scenario planning projects.
• Keep balance sheets clean and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Stay ahead of financial legislation and ensure compliance.
• Act as the point of contact for VAT, duty and tax on import/export activity.
• Oversee entity budgets and support group budget consolidation.
• Strengthen controls, ensure GDPR compliance, and drive process improvements.
• Produce monthly KPIs with clear commentary and recommendations.
• Support finance and wider business projects as needed.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong financial reporting, tax/duty and management accounting experience (industrial/manufacturing/FMCG preferred).
• Solid understanding of IFRS/FRS.
• Confident communicator able to simplify complex financials for stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong systems knowledge.
• Stock accounting experience is a bonus.
• Organised, hands‑on, and motivated by continuous improvement.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you.