Financial Controller

Universal Business Team; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a financial controller to join a rapidly growing design and manufacturing business. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who thrives in an SME environment, eager to implement processes and shape a finance team. As a project-based business, each day brings new challenges, and the ideal candidate will embed strong financial practices while driving commercial growth. With a collaborative team and clear progression opportunities, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact in a dynamic industry. If you're ready to grow with a fast-expanding company, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

Hybrid working options

Collaborative team environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a financial controller in an SME environment.
• Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Risk Management

Team 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.

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