Financial Controller

Butler Rose; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a growing SME near Crick, Northamptonshire. You will lead the finance function, deliver robust financial reporting, and drive commercial performance.

You will partner with the MD and leadership, manage the finance team, improve controls, and support growth with strategic insight and hands-on leadership. This role offers significant exposure to the business and the chance to shape finance strategy.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical and commercial acumen.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and mentor finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts and financial reporting, analyze performance and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts and financial plans with operational stakeholders.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and forecasting processes.
• Ensure robust governance, controls and statutory reporting compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Management accounting

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Crick, Northamptonshire

The Opportunity

My client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a growing SME at an exciting stage of its development. This is a broad and hands-on role that combines financial leadership, commercial support, operational improvement, and team management. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, you will provide the financial insight, controls and strategic guidance needed to support business performance and future growth. This role offers significant exposure across the organisation and the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Driving Financial Performance

You will take ownership of the company's financial reporting framework, ensuring management receives accurate, timely and meaningful information to support decision-making. This includes producing monthly management accounts, analysing business performance, identifying trends, and providing recommendations that contribute to achieving business objectives.

Leading Planning and Forecasting

A key aspect of the role will be coordinating budgets, forecasts and financial plans across the business. You will work collaboratively with operational stakeholders to understand business requirements, evaluate risks and opportunities, and ensure financial plans remain aligned with company goals.

Managing Cash and Working Capital

You will oversee the financial health of the organisation through effective cash flow management. This includes monitoring working capital, maintaining robust forecasting processes, supporting funding requirements and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place to support day-to-day operations.

Ensuring Financial Control and Compliance

The Financial Controller will play a central role in maintaining strong governance and financial discipline. You will manage relationships with external auditors and professional advisers, oversee statutory reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and obligations.

Developing the Finance Function

This position provides leadership responsibility for the finance team and external support providers. You will encourage continuous improvement, develop team capability, and help create an efficient, customer-focused finance function that adds value across the business.

Improving Systems and Processes

You will identify opportunities to enhance reporting, controls and business processes through better use of systems and technology. A proactive approach to continuous improvement will be essential in helping the organisation operate efficiently and scale effectively.

About You

Were looking for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and a practical, hands-on approach.

You will likely bring:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE with relevant sector experience.
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance position
• Strong financial reporting, management accounting and budgeting expertise
• Experience managing cash flow and improving financial controls
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing finance staff
• A proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team within a dynamic SME environment. Youll have the autonomy to shape the finance function, influence strategic decisions, and play a vital role in supporting the next phase of business growth.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.