Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance recruitment firm seeks a Financial Controller in Chelmsford, Essex. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Ideally, candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and opportunity for professional growth provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least a couple of years PQE.
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including ledgers, payroll, cash flow, and budgeting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Manage statutory reporting, VAT returns, and compliance.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Confident communicator

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of the numbers and make a real impact in a growing business?

I have been exclusively engaged to recruit a Financial Controller to join our client in Chelmsford, Essex, managing the full financial function of a subsidiary that is part of a larger group structure.

As Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for ensuring robust financial management, accuracy in reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. You’ll oversee the day-to-day finance operations while also supporting strategic decision-making at senior management level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys a varied role, from managing monthly accounts to influencing long-term business planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including ledgers, payroll, cash flow, and budgeting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports with insightful commentary.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage statutory reporting, VAT returns, and compliance requirements.
• Support senior management with forecasting, business planning, and performance analysis.
• Implement and improve financial controls, systems, and processes.
• Supervise and develop a small finance team.
• Collaborate with group finance on consolidation and intercompany transactions.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• At least a couple of years PQE, maybe stepping into an FC role for the first time.
• Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicator, able to partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on in a smaller, fast-paced environment.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.