Financial Controller

Grafton Banks Finance Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing PE-backed group is seeking a Financial Controller for a 12-month contract in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves integrating a newly acquired business into existing financial systems and leading all accounting aspects for an SME. The ideal candidate should be hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in developing financial processes and controls. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced Financial Controller familiar with SME environments.
• Background in industrial businesses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading integration of acquired company into group structure.
• Driving transition to group financial system.
• Preparing and presenting management accounts and board reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Hands-on

Financial Governance

Risk Management

Job description

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Location: Hemel Hempstead

Grafton Banks Finance is working with a growing PE-backed group seeking to hire a Financial Controller on a 12-month contract.

This role involves integrating a newly acquired business into the Group’s existing financial systems, processes, and controls, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The Financial Controller will be part of the senior management team, leading all accounting aspects for an SME business.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Financial Controller familiar with SME environments or divisions of larger companies. They should be comfortable being hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in developing processes and controls. Experience in PE-backed businesses or in integrating acquisitions is highly advantageous. A background in industrial businesses is essential.

The position is based in Hemel Hempstead, primarily office-based (approximately 4 days per week). The salary range is £85,000 – 95,000 plus benefits. Immediate availability is preferred, with a notice period of under two weeks.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the integration of the acquired company into the group structure, including:
2. Driving the transition to the group financial system
3. Aligning finance processes and reporting
4. Transitioning transaction processes and systems, including banking and other non-ERP finance systems
5. Harmonizing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Ensuring strong financial governance and risk management before full integration by analyzing existing financial data and processes, and supporting the implementation of controls for oversight and daily operations.

Collaborating with operational leaders to prepare budgets and forecasts aligned with group requirements.

Leading month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reports.

Preparing and presenting management accounts, variance analysis, and board reports.

Maintaining and enhancing internal controls, policies, and procedures for compliance and risk mitigation.

Supporting external audits and statutory compliance.

Working with commercial, operational, and project teams to improve financial visibility and margins.

Monitoring working capital, cash flow forecasting, and optimization.

This role suits someone adaptable to change, hands-on, and experienced in implementing controls and processes.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Utilities