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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Financial Controller
Hertfordshire
Circa £70,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

A dynamic and rapidly expanding SME is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join its leadership team. This is a broad, hands-on position offering full ownership of the finance function alongside meaningful exposure to strategic initiatives in a high-growth environment.

The business operates within a fast-evolving sector and is experiencing sustained growth, creating an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a visible, impactful role.

The Opportunity - Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will act as a key deputy, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function while also supporting wider business strategy, including growth initiatives and operational improvements.

This is a true end-to-end role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and the opportunity to influence both financial and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and insight
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ensure compliance across statutory reporting, VAT, payroll, and tax obligations
- Strengthen financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks as the business scales
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight
- Support strategic projects, including system improvements and growth initiatives
- Take ownership of transitioning and embedding finance processes in-house where required

Leadership & Development - A critical element of this role is leading and developing a small but growing finance team. You will:

- Manage a team comprising both qualified and part-qualified team members
- Drive performance, accountability, and high standards across the team
- Act as a mentor and coach, supporting both technical and professional development
- Create and implement structured development plans and progression frameworks
- Foster an engaging, supportive environment where individuals can grow and succeed

This role requires someone who is genuinely passionate about people leadership, with a strong track record of developing mixed-experience teams.

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who combines strong technical ability with a collaborative and people-focused approach.

You may be:

- Moving from practice (e.g. Assistant Manager/Manager level) seeking your first industry role with breadth; or
- Already in industry, looking for a more dynamic, growth-oriented environment with greater ownership

Essential experience includes:

Proven previous leadership experience
A strong commitment to coaching, mentoring, and developing others
Solid grounding in core accounting principles and financial reporting
Confidence operating in a hands-on role with evolving processes
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across the business

The Environment

- Collaborative, supportive leadership team
- Modern office setting with on-site parking
- Strong emphasis on teamwork, visibility, and in-person collaboration
- Office-based role (4-5 days per week expected)

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a broad finance leadership role within a growing SME. You will gain exposure across all aspects of finance while playing a key role in shaping the function and developing a team.

If you are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact, while developing both yourself and others, this could be the ideal next step.

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