Financial Controller

Finatal; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is partnering with a PE-backed environmental services business seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and develop the team. You will oversee financial control, reporting, compliance, and cash management, partnering with the Finance Director to drive performance.

This permanent role is based in Enfield with four days in the office; it offers senior leadership exposure, ownership of processes, and a path to scale the finance function during a period of transformation.

Qualifications

• We seek a finance leader with strong accounting expertise and a proactive, commercial mindset.
• Experience leading teams and partnering with operations and board-level reporting is essential.
• Proven track record in financial control, reporting and compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process with timely, accurate reporting.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and controls.
• Prepare board and management reporting packs with insightful commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities.
• Manage daily cashflow, working capital and treasury activities.
• Lead the year-end audit process and statutory reporting.
• Oversee tax compliance and liaise with external advisers.
• Mentor, develop and manage the finance team.
• Drive process improvements across finance systems, reporting and controls.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Financial Controller

Salary: £80,000-£85,0000

Location: Enfield

Sector: Environmental Services

Permanent- 4 days in office

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The Role

Finatal is partnering with a PE-backed environmental services business undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth. With a strong market position and an evolving finance function, the business is seeking a driven and ambitious Financial Controller to join the leadership team and play a key role in professionalising finance operations and supporting future growth initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to take ownership of the finance function, lead a team, and work closely with an experienced Finance Director in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing financial control, reporting, compliance, and cash management while managing and developing a growing finance team. You will act as a key business partner across operations, providing financial insight to support decision-making and performance improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely, accurate management reporting.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, and financial controls.
• Preparing board and management reporting packs with insightful commentary.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Managing daily cashflow, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Leading the year-end audit process and coordinating statutory reporting requirements.
• Overseeing tax compliance and liaising with external advisors.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a finance team.
• Driving process improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting, and controls.
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to improve profitability and business performance.

The Candidate

We are looking for a high-calibre finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, commercial mindset.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Preference for immediately available candidates.
• Previous Financial Controller experience, or a strong number two ready to step into their first FC role.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience managing audits, statutory accounts, and compliance processes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Experience within PE-backed businesses, industrial, environmental services, logistics, construction, or related sectors is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a growing PE-backed business at an exciting stage of its journey.
• Broad role with genuine ownership and visibility across the organisation.
• Work closely with an experienced Finance Director and senior leadership team.
• Lead the development of finance processes, reporting, and controls.
• Clear scope for progression as the business continues to scale.