Financial Controller -

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This role involves managing financial operations, providing insightful management accounts, and supporting strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within SMEs, and possess excellent skills in financial modelling and cashflow management. With flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to shape the finance function in a growing company, this is an exciting chance for a finance professional to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to shape finance function

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management, ideally in an SME.
• Strong skills in producing management accounts and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of the business, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Manage budgeting processes and cashflow requirements.

Skills

Management Reporting

Budgeting

Cashflow Management

Financial Modelling

Excel Skills

Education

Accounting Qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

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Amplifi Talent - Financial Controller Position

Amplifi Talent is partnering with an award-winning, locally owned, multi-site SME headquartered in Antrim, to recruit a suitably experienced Financial Controller on a permanent basis. With ambitious plans for growth, our client seeks a hands-on finance professional to lead and manage the finance function with a focus on control, insight, and financial guidance & support.

Role Overview

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of the business. You will support senior leadership through timely, accurate, and insightful management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, and cashflow management. This is a key hire as the business scales and professionalises its finance operations. This opportunity may suit a seasoned Finance Manager / Controller or an ambitious Management Accountant looking to advance in their career.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Management Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts to senior leadership
• Analyse financial performance, providing commentary and insights on key variances
• Develop and maintain financial KPIs to support business decision-making

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing reforecasting cycles
• Work with department heads to create and manage departmental budgets
• Build financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis

Cashflow & Working Capital

• Manage and forecast short- and long-term cashflow requirements
• Monitor working capital, liaising with suppliers and customers where necessary
• Optimize cash position and ensure liquidity to support operations and growth

Financial Operations & Controls

• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP/AR, credit control, payroll coordination, and VAT returns
• Work with external accountants and auditors for year-end accounts and compliance

Financial/Strategic Support

• Support the MD and CEO on financial strategy and business decisions
• Support funding and investment activities as required
• Contribute to commercial discussions, contract reviews, and pricing strategies

Person Specification

Essential:

• Accounting Professional with at least 5 years of experience, ideally in an SME environment
• Strong experience producing management accounts and managing budgets
• Proven ability to manage cashflow in a small to medium-sized company
• Experience in a fast-paced, growing business environment
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• Hands-on, proactive, and commercially minded approach

Desirable:

• Experience in tech or a related sector
• Familiarity with Sage or similar cloud-based accounting systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements (2 days per week WFH)
• The opportunity to shape the finance function in a growing company

For further details, please contact Billy McCarthy at Amplifi Talent using the contact details below.