Dot have partnered exclusively with a fast-growing, £20m turnover UK subsidiary of a European group, to recruit a Financial Controller.This is a key hire with full responsibility for the finance function. You'll report to the Group Finance Director and manage a team of four, covering all core finance operations while supporting the board with commercial insight and decision-making.The business has a strong pipeline of major projects and significant growth planned over the next 2–3 years - so this role offers real scope to influence and shape how finance supports that expansion.Key responsibilities:
- Full monthly and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and board packs
- Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Building and maintaining cashflow forecasts and liquidity planning
- Preparation of statutory accounts and managing the audit process
- Overseeing VAT returns and supporting corporation tax compliance
- Business partnering with board and operational leaders - presenting financials, supporting planning and investment decisions
- Leading and developing a team of 4
- Reviewing and improving financial controls, processes, and reporting
- Driving systems development and reporting improvements
- Supporting appraisals of new business opportunities and investment planning
Key Requirements
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role
- Strong reporting and forecasting skills, with a good technical foundation
- Commercially aware and confident engaging at board level
- Proven team leadership experience
Benefits include:
- £65,000 - £75,000
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Annual Bonus
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Company pension