Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Greenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is hiring a hands-on Financial Controller to own the finance function in a growing SME. You will deliver reliable financial reporting, manage cash flow, and provide commercial support to the senior leadership team.

This hybrid role offers autonomy, exposure to strategic decision-making, and the opportunity to influence finance processes and controls across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong management accounts experience.
• Cash flow forecasting and financial planning skills.
• Knowledge of VAT, financial controls and compliance.
• Experience overseeing transactional finance processes.
• Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge.
• Ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Accounting qualifications welcome, although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking and working capital.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities.
• Lead month-end processes, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Manage supplier payments and monitor financial commitments.
• Prepare VAT returns and support year-end accounting requirements.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Management accounts

Cash flow forecasting

VAT knowledge

Financial controls

Excel

Finance systems

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Job Post# Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerNovember 11, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Ascot, Berkshire* Posted 13 hours ago* £45,000 – £55,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Financial ControllerSalary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid Working (3 days office-based)Job Type: Full-Time### The OpportunityA growing SME is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and provide reliable financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial support to senior leadership. This is a varied role offering responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to influence decision-making across the business.### Key Responsibilities* Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.* Manage cash flow forecasting, banking and working capital.* Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities.* Lead month-end processes, reconciliations and financial controls.* Manage supplier payments and monitor financial commitments.* Prepare VAT returns and support year-end accounting requirements.* Deliver budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.* Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.### About YouYou will have previous experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar finance role within an SME environment.Key requirements:Strong management accounts experience.Cash flow forecasting and financial planning skills.Knowledge of VAT, financial controls and compliance.Experience overseeing transactional finance processes.Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge.Ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.Accounting qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) are welcome, although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.What's on Offer?£45,000 – £55,000 salary depending on experience.Hybrid working arrangement.Broad, autonomous role within a growing business.Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.Supportive and collaborative working environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Financial Controller looking to make a real impact within a growing SME while taking ownership of the finance function.By applying, you will be registered as a candidate with a specialist recruitment consultancy. Full details of how your personal data is processed can be found in our Privacy Policy