Financial Controller

OA; Hertford, Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm based in Hertford is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and drive growth. The role includes preparing management accounts, developing budgets, and leading audits. Ideal candidates have proven experience, are partly or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA), and possess a strong mix of hands-on and strategic thinking abilities. Opportunities for long-term development are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

Excellent long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction, project-based, or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements.
• Develop budgets, rolling forecasts, and support strategic planning.
• Lead year-end audit and manage relationships with external auditors.

Skills

Proven experience as a Financial Controller

Strong mix of hands-on capability and strategic thinking

Commercially minded

Education

Part or fully-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Xero

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller – About our client: An ambitious and fast-growing business based in Hertford is seeking a hands-on yet strategic Financial Controller. This is a newly created role, designed to take ownership of the finance function, provide forward-looking financial insight, and help drive the company’s growth plans. Initially, you’ll be rolling up your sleeves across all areas of finance, before building and leading a dedicated finance team.

Responsibilities

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus structure
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Excellent long-term development opportunities as the business continues to grow
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements
• Develop budgets, rolling forecasts, and support strategic planning
• Monitor financial performance, providing analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
• Lead year-end audit and manage relationships with external auditors
• Manage payroll, VAT, corporation tax, and compliance requirements
• Oversee bookkeeping (initially), before building a finance team
• Implement robust cash flow forecasting and reporting processes
• Drive efficiency through systems, reporting improvements, and ERP/accounting integration
• Act as a key business partner, supporting commercial and strategic decisions

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional
• Part or fully-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)
• Industry knowledge of construction, project-based or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable
• Strong mix of hands-on capability and strategic thinking
• Experience with Xero and ERP systems is advantageous
• Commercially minded, with a passion for driving business growth

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.