Financial Controller

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller for a high-growth business in the Cobham area. This hands-on leadership role involves leading the finance team, overseeing financial operations, and supporting strategic growth. Candidates should be a qualified accountant with experience in financial management and statutory reporting. Attractive salary of £80,000 to £90,000 plus bonuses and benefits are offered, with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

25 Days holiday

Parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Manager of Department.
• Detailed preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Strong background in statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation.
• Provide accurate reporting to the Board.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Advanced Excel

Experience with cloud-based ERP systems

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Cobham area – Hybrid / Flexible Working
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a high growth business who are now seeking to appoint a commercially minded Chartered Accountant as a Financial Controller to lead their finance function. A head of Finance who can act as a trusted adviser to the Board and deliver a strong financial strategy to support ongoing growth.

The Role

The Financial Controller will lead the finance department and ensure the smooth running of all financial operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role which will combine strategic oversight of the business, accurate and robust reporting, compliance and strong business partnering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Oversee the annual preparation of statutory accounts, including a Group Consolidation Pack under UK GAAP.
• Responsibility for the preparation of the annual budget pack, along with monthly and quarterly forecasting.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Board including financial performance updates and recommendations relevant to their markets.
• Liaise with external auditors on all audit queries.
• Manage cashflow, working capital and assist the Board as they consolidate and develop new and existing markets.
• Ensure all financial systems, processes and internal controls remain robust.
• Deliver financial modelling and relevant analysis to support the business on an ongoing basis and with adhoc projects.

The Person

• An ambitious Qualified Accountant (ACA) is preferred ideally having trained in Audit and perhaps has moved to a role in Industry and now considering a more ambitious role.
• Experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Manager of Department
• Oversee statutory reporting and consolidations under UK GAAP.
• Detailed preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and Board reports.
• Extensive experience with a cloud‑based ERP system (such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to really add value.

Benefits

• £80,000 – £90,000 salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Parking
• 25 Days holiday

Location

Based in Cobham this role is commutable from Kington, Esher, Leatherhead, Epsom and surrounding areas.

Next steps

Please apply to this Financial Controller role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive.