Financial Controller

HR-People First | BCorp™I HR Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HR-People First | BCorp™I HR Support is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to spearhead the finance function in a growing wholesale business. This pivotal role reports directly to the CEO, overseeing full ownership of financial operations, including cashflow management and compliance.

The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with prior experience as a Financial Controller in an SME environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance.

Qualifications

• Previous Financial Controller experience within an SME environment.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on role and reporting directly to a CEO.
• Strong commercial finance, reporting and cashflow management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and preparation of management accounts.
• Own cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Deliver margin analysis and KPI reporting.

Skills

Financial operations

Commercial finance

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing wholesale business and lead its finance function.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is the most senior finance role in the organisation, offering full ownership of financial operations, commercial finance, cashflow management, compliance, controls, and finance team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close and preparation of management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting
• Own cashflow forecasting, working capital management and financial controls
• Deliver margin analysis, KPI reporting and commercial insights to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with senior leadership on pricing, profitability and business growth initiatives
• Manage VAT, PAYE, payroll, pension compliance and HMRC relationships
• Oversee lender reporting and invoice finance facilities
• Build, lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
• Drive process improvements, automation and a strong control environment across the finance function

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience
• Previous Financial Controller experience within an SME environment
• Strong commercial finance, reporting and cashflow management experience
• Experience managing compliance, financial controls and stakeholder relationships
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on role and reporting directly to a CEO

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to take ownership of a growing finance function and make a significant impact on business performance.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.