Financial Controller

Chesterton House; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Royal London pension with employer con

34 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Death in Service cover

Income Protection insurance

SmartTech financial wellbeing support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount and savings platform

Professional development and training

Job summary

Chesterton House is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to shape the future of our growing business. You will lead the day-to-day finance function, deliver timely management information, strengthen controls and reporting, and partner with senior leaders to drive performance.

You’ll embed governance, budget and cashflow processes, coach colleagues and help shape strategic projects. Experience in financial services or regulated environments is advantageous; Power BI and BI reporting

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Strong financial controls and governance knowledge.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function.
• Produce accurate and timely management information.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and coach finance colleagues. Work closely with senior leaders to improve business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency.
• Support strategic projects and business change initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Decision making

Proactive

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

BI reporting

Job description

Join a growing, purpose-led business where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial performance, develop people and make a lasting impact, while remaining close enough to the detail to see the difference you make every day.

This is an opportunity to do far more than produce management accounts.

We're looking for a commercially minded and hands-on Financial Controller who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business. Working closely with our Managing Director, Board and senior leaders, you'll help strengthen our finance function, improve financial controls and reporting, support strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

At Chesterton House Financial Planning, we believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported and able to make a difference. We combine the professionalism and ambition of a growing business with a genuine commitment to employee development, wellbeing and career growth.

This role offers genuine influence, direct exposure to the Managing Director and Board, and the opportunity to help shape both the finance function and the future success of the business.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, commercial insight and practical leadership while remaining actively involved in day-to-day delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Chesterton House?

At Chesterton House, we believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported and able to make a difference.

We are proud of the culture we have built, one that combines professionalism, accountability and high standards with genuine support, development and wellbeing.

What makes us different?

• Direct exposure to the Managing Director and Board
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function
• Visible influence across the wider business
• Genuine commitment to learning, development and career growth
• Strong focus on employee experience, wellbeing and belonging
• A culture that values ownership, ideas and continuous improvement
• Meaningful work that contributes to helping our clients achieve clarity, confidence and a great life

We want people to build careers with us, not simply fill positions. We invest in development, encourage constructive challenge and create opportunities for people to grow, thrive and belong.

The Opportunity

As Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day finance function.
• Produce accurate and timely management information.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and coach finance colleagues.
  Work closely with senior leaders to improve business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency.
• Support strategic projects and business change initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

We're looking for somebody who can demonstrate:

Financial Technical Expertise & Control

You have strong technical finance knowledge and can provide confidence in reporting, controls, governance and financial management.

Operational Ownership & Hands-On Delivery

You're not afraid to roll your sleeves up. You stay close to the detail, take ownership and deliver results.

Commercial Insight & Decision Support

You understand the story behind the numbers and use financial information to support better decisions and business outcomes.

Influencing, Leadership & Accountability

You build credibility quickly, develop others and create accountability across teams.

Continuous Improvement & Change

You challenge how things are done and look for practical ways to improve systems, controls and performance.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Strong financial controls and governance knowledge.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach.

Experience in financial services, financial planning, wealth management or another regulated environment would be advantageous. Experience with Power BI, automation and business intelligence reporting would also be beneficial.

Our Benefits

• Royal London pension with employer contribution and salary exchange arrangements.
• 34 days annual leave from day one, increasing with service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Death in Service cover.
• Income Protection insurance.
• SmartTech financial wellbeing support.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discount and savings platform.
• Professional development and training support.