Financial Controller

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Rugby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth private finance group in the UK is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to lead day-to-day finance operations. This role involves ownership of management accounting, reporting, and financial control while working closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate should bring strong technical skills and proven experience in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£100,000 plus bonuses, with career growth potential as the business expands.

Benefits

Bonus typically 10-15%

Significant role growth as the business expands

Direct development from an experienced Finance Director

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality finance function – Big4/Top10 trained or large corporate background advantageous.
• Proficient in producing monthly consolidated management accounts across multiple entities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly consolidated management accounts across multiple entities.
• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and P&L/balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong technical accounting skills

Skilled Excel modeller

Experience in a high-quality finance function

Confident working at speed

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Financial Controller - High-Growth Private Finance Group

Northampton 70,000- 100,000 (DOE) + Bonus (10-15%) On-Site Role

A high-growth specialist finance provider is seeking a qualified and ambitious Financial Controller to support the Finance Director and lead the day-to‑day finance function. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong, commercially astute accountant looking for career acceleration in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial and rapidly scaling business.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of management accounting, reporting, forecasting support and financial control across a multi‑entity finance environment. You will play a vital role in delivering accurate consolidated reporting, improving processes and helping shape the future finance function as the business expands.

Working directly with the Finance Director, you will also support modelling, analysis and scenario planning for new commercial initiatives, product developments and strategic opportunities. This is a hands‑on role requiring a blend of technical excellence, commercial insight and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly consolidated management accounts across multiple entities.
• Lead month‑end close, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and P&L/balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare VAT returns (partial exemption) and corporation tax computations.
• Liaise with auditors; prepare schedules and handle the majority of audit queries.
• Manage funder‑related bookkeeping for lending companies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling.
• Support commercial analysis, profitability reviews and sensitivity modelling.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements.
• Line manage Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant.
• Support commission review, payroll validation and time‑sensitive month‑end processes.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Experience in a high‑quality finance function – Big4/Top10 trained or large corporate background advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting skills: consolidations, audit liaison, reporting accuracy.
• Skilled Excel modeller; ideally with exposure to Power BI.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑growth or entrepreneurial environment.
• Confident working at speed and responding to evolving commercial priorities.
• Comfortable working onsite daily with senior leadership exposure.

What's on Offer

• 70- 100,000 DOE base salary
• Bonus typically 10-15%
• Significant role growth as the business expands
• Direct development from an experienced Finance Director
• Opportunity to step into a future senior finance leadership role

Apply if you are looking for a broad, impactful role where your work will directly influence strategic and commercial decisions.