Financial Controller

Howett Thorpe; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a growing organization in Epsom. The role involves overseeing financial governance, leading financial systems improvements, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate will have senior finance experience in a UK mid-market environment and be fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Competitive salary and hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Car parking

Discretionary annual bonus

Private health cover

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience within a UK SME or mid-market environment.
• End-to-end ownership of statutory accounts and external audit under UK GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with ERP implementation or optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial integrity and governance across the business.
• Plan, budget, and forecast cash flows.
• Improve finance systems and support ERP adoption.

Skills

Stakeholder-management skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Advanced Excel

Experience with planning & budgeting systems

Education

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A rapidly expanding organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial integrity, governance, and data-driven insights across the business. This position offers an opportunity to influence the development of financial systems, strengthen internal controls, and support sustainable growth through accurate reporting, proactive planning, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Job Title: Financial Controller

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Epsom

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000

Reference no: 15933

Financial Controller Benefits

• Opportunity to lead the full finance function for a rapidly growing organisation
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working model
• Car parking
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private health cover

Financial Controller About The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for statutory compliance, financial operations, and forecasting, whilst fostering a modern, integrated finance environment through system implementation, automation, and robust data governance. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help ensure the organisation remains resilient, well-governed, and prepared for future expansion.

Additionally, you will be responsible for planning, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting, collaborating closely with departmental managers to convert operational and commercial objectives into precise financial forecasts. An integral aspect of the role involves improving the organisation s finance systems and promoting the adoption of the ERP platform and related tools.

The successful Financial Controller will have:

• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and purpose-driven growth
• Senior finance experience within a UK SME or mid-market environment
• End-to-end ownership of statutory accounts and external audit under UK GAAP
• Hands-on experience with ERP implementation or optimisation
• Experience supporting an Audit & Risk Committee (desirable)
• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
• Advanced Excel and strong experience with planning & budgeting systems

This role will be suitable for someone that wants to continue to develop their own career trajectory complimented by the organisation s growth strategy.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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