Financial Controller

Financial Controller, Guildford, £60-70k package Are you a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to finance? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead a finance function and drive operational excellence. This is a key role supporting the Managing Director and wider SLT with accurate financial insights, robust controls, and efficient processes. This is a full time, permanent, office-based role.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. Ensure full compliance with VAT, corporation tax, audit requirements, and financial reporting standards. Maintain and enhance financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Manage relationships with external advisors including auditors, accountants, and banking partners. Oversee core finance operations: purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, and general ledger. Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and reconciliations.

Administer payroll and ensure compliance with HMRC and pension regulations. Monitor daily cash flow and working capital to support business needs. Play a hands-on role within a small, collaborative finance team. Support the rollout of a new finance system to improve reporting and efficiency. Review and streamline financial processes to reduce errors and improve turnaround. Use data-driven insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

Manage company-wide insurance policies (vehicles, property, business). Identify and mitigate financial risks across the business. Manage the transactional accounts staff. Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role. Strong grasp of financial reporting, accounting principles, and compliance. Proficiency in finance software and reporting tools. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Ability to lead and develop finance team members. What’s In It for You?:
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and career progression. A dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking work environment. If you are a qualified accountant with strong Financial Controller level experience and would to be considered for this great job opportunity then applications are being considered immediately. This is a full time, permanent, office based role.