Financial Controller

Planteria-Group

Bishop's Stortford

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Performance Related Bonus

BUPA Cash plan

Private Medical Insurance

Learning and Development Opportunities

Lunch provided at our offices

25 days holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays

Free plants and flowers everyWednesday

Ability to work 1 day per week fromホーム

Job summary

Planteria Group, based at our Henham HQ near Bishop’s Stortford, seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function, delivering robust reporting, controls and commercial insight to drive profitability and sustainable growth. You will manage a five‑strong team and report to the Finance Director, blending strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

This role covers end-to-end finance, month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, VAT and tax compliance, and continuous improvement of

Qualifications

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
Experience leading a Finance function as Financial Controller or similar
Track record building high-performing finance teams
Experience in a fast-paced SME environment
Excellent financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics
Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support business decision-making
Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Experience within a service-based business environment would be advantageous

Responsibilities

Lead, develop and inspire the Finance Team, creating a high-performing culture with clear priorities and accountability
Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Produce and review management accounts, providing meaningful analysis and insight to support decision‑making
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities across departments
Drive cashflow management and working capital performance through forecasting and controls
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and wider transactional finance activities
Ensure robust financial controls with reconciled balance sheet accounts
Manage VAT, PAYE, CIS, corporation tax and other statutory compliance
Partner with stakeholders to challenge performance, identify opportunities, and improve profitability
Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and reporting capabilities

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cashflow management

Strategic thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP software

Job description

At Planteria Group, we help organisations reimagine their workplaces, making them more productive, healthy, and sustainable. From creating warm, welcoming reception areas to designing large-scale living architecture, we turn ordinary spaces into vibrant places where people genuinely love to be.

We’ve grown from a small family business into the UK’s leading interior landscaping specialist, transforming workplaces and commercial environments with the power of nature, to international expansion with operations in the US. Along the way, we’ve partnered with some of the UKs, and now US’s most recognisable brands to bring biophilic design to life, from lush office greenery and elegant corporate floristry to spectacular roof gardens and living walls.

Our success is driven by a fantastic team of 185 employees internationally, and we’re continuing to expand. We’re now looking for passionate individuals to join us on this journey and help us shape the future of sustainable, inspiring workplace design.

Your Impact:

As Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day leadership of our Finance function,ensuring the business has the financial insight, controls, and reporting needed to make confident decisions. Reporting to the Finance Director and leading a team of five, you'll be a trusted partner to leaders across the business, helping drive performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine strategic thinking with operational excellence. You'll oversee everything from financial reporting and cashflow management to budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and team development, ensuring Finance operates as a proactive and commercially focused business partner. You will:

Lead, develop and inspire the Finance Team, creating a high-performing culture with clear priorities and accountability.
Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Produce and critically review management accounts, providing meaningful analysis and insight to support decision‑making.
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities, working closely with department leaders across the business.
Drive cashflow management and working capital performance through effective forecasting and controls.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and wider transactional finance activities.
Ensure robust financial controls are maintained, with all balance sheet accounts appropriately reviewed and reconciled.
Manage VAT, PAYE, CIS, corporation tax and other statutory compliance requirements.
Partner with stakeholders across the business to challenge performance, identify opportunities, and improve profitability.
Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and reporting capabilities.

You will be a great fit if you have:

A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Experience leading a Finance function as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
A track record of building, developing and managing high‑performing finance teams.
Strong experience within a fast‑paced SME environment.
Excellent financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management expertise.
Advanced Excel skills and strong experience using ERP or finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics.
A commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support business decision‑making.
A proactive approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Experience within a service‑based business environment would be advantageous.

Way of working:

Please note that this is an Office based role at our HQ in Henham, Bishop’s Stortford.

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At Planteria Group, our culture is guided by our core values: Humble & Confident, Positive & Energetic, One TEAM, Relentless to Improve, and Create Wow!

Planteria Group is proud to promote equality of opportunity and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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Accessibility & Adjustments

We want every candidate to have the best possible experience throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, including the interview, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.

Health and Safety

Line Managers are responsible for promoting a safe working environment and ensuring their team follows Health & Safety policies. They provide guidance, training, and supervision, ensure risk assessments and safe systems of work are followed, address hazards promptly, report and support investigations of incidents, ensure staff have proper equipment and PPE, and lead by example to foster a positive safety culture.

Your Career Progression & Development

We believe careers aren’t one‑size‑fits‑all. That’s why we invest in learning and development across all our roles, empowering individuals to grow in ways that suit our strengths, whether that’s leading people, deepening expertise, or sharing knowledge as part of our wider training and development community.

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Our Benefits: