Financial Contoller - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyThis is a rare opportunity to join a progressive, PE-backed business with a strong environmental ethos and a deep-rooted connection to the local community. As Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and supporting decision-making across the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be a key figure in a leadership team that values innovation, sustainability, and commercial rigour. Your new roleYou'll take ownership of the financial control environment across this well-established business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering consolidated month-end accounts
• Leading balance sheet reconciliations and producing board-level reporting
• Driving weekly trading reports and detailed cash flow forecasting
• Overseeing the annual budgeting process in collaboration with FP&A
• Leading the migration to a new cloud-based accounting system and Power BI integration
• Managing the audit process and liaising with internal and external auditors
• Supporting strategic initiatives, treasury optimisation, and AI-driven process improvements
• Overseeing insurance, business rates, vehicle fleet management, and pension scheme governance
• Acting as the principal contact for external agencies and stakeholders

You'll also have the opportunity to line manage, and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW) with a strong technical foundation and a commercial mindset. You'll bring:

• Proven experience in a similar financial leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance
• A track record of improving systems, processes, and controls
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence at all levels

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and defined benefit pension schemes would be advantageous, as would a background in commercially driven sectors.

What you'll get in returnYou'll join a values-led organisation with a clear mission and a strong sense of purpose. A collaborative working environment, the chance to make a tangible impact, and exposure to a broad range of strategic and operational challenges. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside the opportunity to work in a business that genuinely supports its people and its community.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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