Finance Leader for SME: Autonomy, Insight & Impact

Abacus Consulting; Kettering; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Consulting, a family-owned multi-site manufacturer, seeks a Senior Financial Controller to own the finance function, mentor the team and drive modernisation. This embedded, hands-on role will run day-to-day finance, strengthen controls and provide trusted commercial and financial advice to the MD.

You will partner with leadership and operational teams to improve reporting, performance insights and financial governance across sites, delivering real financial grip for the business's next

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or substantial experience in finance leadership.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance manager in SME.
• Hands-on with attention to detail and big-picture thinking.
• Honest with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Long-term commitment and desire to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements
• Lead the reporting cycle and maintain accurate accounting records
• Work closely with leadership and operational teams
• Provide clear insight into business performance
• Drive financial controls and process improvements across sites

Skills

Hands-on

Financial analysis

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent experience

Job description

Abacus Consulting, a family-owned multi-site manufacturer, seeks a Senior Financial Controller to own the finance function, mentor the team and drive modernisation. This embedded, hands-on role will run day-to-day finance, strengthen controls and provide trusted commercial and financial advice to the MD.

You will partner with leadership and operational teams to improve reporting, performance insights and financial governance across sites, delivering real financial grip for the business's next