Financial Controller

UBT; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing business in the design and manufacturing sector seeks a Financial Controller to build and shape its finance function. The successful candidate will implement financial processes, manage accounts, and support commercial growth in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

Hybrid working options

Excellent working environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced SME financial controller with hands-on approach.
• Background in setting up finance functions and reporting structures.
• Strong experience in financial planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Establish financial processes and systems for accurate operations.
• Manage management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Risk Management

Job description

Financial Controller - Build and Shape the Future of Finance

Location: 1 Old Street, London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + quarterly bonuses + flexible working hours and more

Be the Architect of a Finance Function in a Growing Design & Manufacturing Business

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a financial controller to join a rapidly growing business within the design and manufacturing sector, specialising in innovative acoustic solutions. This company is dedicated to creating high-quality products that enhance interior environments across various industries, including workspace, hospitality, education, and healthcare.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in an SME environment, where they can implement processes, establish controls, and shape a finance team. As a project-based business, no two days will be the same, and they need someone who can embed strong financial practices while supporting commercial growth.

Responsibilities

• Establish financial processes, systems, and controls, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations
• Manage management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow
• Work closely with the leadership team to provide financial insights that support decision-making, pricing strategies, and profitability
• Recruit, train, and develop a finance team as the company expands
• Oversee compliance, financial reporting, tax obligations, and risk management
  
  
  

Requirements

What's Required

• An experienced SME financial controller who is comfortable being hands-on while also contributing to wider business strategy
• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving, project-based business
• A background in setting up finance functions, including reporting structures, controls, and systems
• A self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with senior stakeholders
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally in a design, manufacturing, or project-based company
  
  
  

Benefits

What's on Offer

• Quarterly performance-based bonuses
• Hybrid working options with a balance of office and remote work
• An excellent working environment with a collaborative and supportive team
• Clear progression opportunities for an aspiring finance director
• The chance to build a finance function from the ground up and make a lasting impact in a growing business
  
  

If you're a financial controller who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to grow with a fast-expanding company, we'd love to hear from you.