Financial Controller

Benjamin Edwards; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in Retford is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. You will lead the finance function, providing accurate financial reporting and project cost control, while managing the Accounts Assistant and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications and strong Xero/cloud accounting skills. This senior role offers a unique opportunity to influence business performance and strategic growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Experienced in management accounts and operational cost control.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end finance function, producing monthly accounts and reports.
• Monitor project costs, track margins, and provide warnings for overruns.
• Oversee cash flow, supplier payments, and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Xero/cloud accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership skills

Project cost control

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA (part-qualified or newly qualified)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Retford

Salary: Up to £55k

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing company based in Retford. This is an exciting opportunity to drive financial leadership, support strategic growth, and provide insight at both operational and Group level. This senior position offers full ownership of the finance function, including management of the Accounts Assistant, and direct influence on business performance. As Financial Controller, you will provide accurate financial reporting, project cost control, and actionable insights to directors and operational teams, while ensuring compliance and best-practice governance.

The role of Financial Controller

• Lead the end-to-end finance function, producing monthly accounts, weekly management reports, and board packs
• Monitor project costs, track margins, and provide early warnings for overruns
• Oversee sales/purchase ledgers, credit control, cash flow, and supplier payments
• Ensure statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, CIS, HMRC) and liaise with auditors and banks
• Line manage and develop the Accounts Assistant, implementing robust financial processes
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment decisions

The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Controller

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA (part-qualified or newly qualified considered)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant
• Strong Xero/cloud accounting skills including payroll, VAT, PAYE, CIS, and reporting
• Experienced in management accounts, financial analysis, and operational cost control
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a finance team

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate apply.