Financial Controller

Michael Page; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to oversee financial activities and provide strategic guidance. This role is critical for ensuring compliance and supporting decision-making in a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial organisation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with proven experience in financial management. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative professional environment in Hitchin.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance with relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience in financial management within the business services industry.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Drive financial strategy and provide commercial insight to support growth.
• Support and influence leadership on investment and operational decisions.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial activities, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic guidance within the business services industry. This role requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to support decision‑making and drive financial performance.

Client Details

Michael Page is exclusively retained on a super exciting search for a dynamic and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial organisation generating c. £20m revenue. They specialise in providing tailored solutions and maintaining a strong reputation for excellence in their field.

Description

• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Drive financial strategy and provide commercial insight to support the growth agenda
• Support and influence leadership on investment, scaling, and operational decisions
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Analyse financial data to provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimise financial processes and controls.
• Lead and manage the accounting team, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee transactional finance, payroll, bookkeeping
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors as required.

Profile

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance, with relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience in financial management within the business services industry.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident, influential, and commercially minded
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and ready to build from the ground up
• Experienced in growth environments, ideally having taken a business through increasing structure, maturity, or agility initiatives
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with day‑to‑day operational delivery
• A natural leader who enjoys mentoring junior talent
• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a professional and entrepreneurial l organisation in Hitchin.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on excellence in the business services industry.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking to advance your career in accounting and finance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role in Hitchin