Financial Controller

MaxAd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful SME in Surrey is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to take ownership of all financial operations. This role involves strategic contributions and offers a chance to work with the senior leadership team. Ideal for hands-on finance professionals, the position emphasizes collaboration and progress into a Finance Director role. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits awaits those ready to make a real impact as the company modernizes its financial operations.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance professional with experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive individual with leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end responsibility for finance, reporting, compliance, and forecasting.
• Contribute at a strategic level as part of the senior leadership team.
• Implement improvements in financial systems and processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Forecasting

Leadership

Job description

Overview

£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Are you a hands-on finance professional looking to escape the London commute and enjoy a better work-life balance closer to home? Would you thrive in a warm, collaborative team where your voice matters, your experience is valued, and the environment is both professional and friendly?

A successful and well-established SME is looking for a confident and capable Financial Controller to join the team at its beautiful countryside office in Surrey. To support the next phase of growth, the business is seeking a proactive individual to take ownership of all financial operations, with clear scope to progress into a Finance Director role over time.

This is a varied and rewarding position offering the chance to work as part of the senior leadership team, contribute at a strategic level, and support the day-to-day running of the finance function. Ideal for someone either qualified by experience, or with industry-recognised qualifications, this role combines autonomy, flexibility, and the satisfaction of making a real difference.

Importantly, the company is currently updating and modernising its financial systems and processes and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping shape and implement these improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end responsibility for finance, reporting, compliance, and forecasting

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