Financial Controller

Vantify; St. Ives; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance team and manage financial operations. In this hands-on leadership role, you will prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with regulations, and support the development of financial policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of the SaaS sector, and the ability to motivate a high-performing team. Join a supportive environment where your contributions to financial excellence will drive sustainable growth and innovation.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Exclusive Shopping Discounts

25 Days Holiday

Professional Development Support

Volunteer Days

Annual Conference

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in preparing financial statements and reports.
• Significant experience in all finance functions including management reporting.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash management, cash flow, and cost controls.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting professional development.

Skills

Management Reporting

Cost Analysis

Financial Statement Preparation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Agility in Dynamic Environments

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA or CIMA Qualification

Tools

Sage200

Xero

NetSuite

Dynamics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Financial Controller

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of our financial management processes and lead our finance team with confidence and clarity. Reporting to our Finance Director, you will be responsible for timely and accurate financial and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulations. You’ll prepare financial reports for both our Executive team and our Head Office and support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic insight and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in preparing and reviewing financial statements and reports, along with the ability to motivate and guide a high-performing team. They should be an effective communicator who can explain complex financial information clearly, build strong relationships across departments, and adapt swiftly to changing business needs. We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, unafraid to “roll up their sleeves,” and passionate about supporting sustainable growth through financial excellence.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, including covenant reporting, profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow for operating companies, and consolidate any sub-divisional entities
• Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and reconcile revenue to comply with FRS 102, showing ARR, MRR, and LTM
• Monitor cash management, cash flow, cost controls and forecasting
• Process all tax matters, including CIS and VAT in line with requirements and deadlines
• Coordinate audits and serve as the primary point of contact with auditors and tax advisors
• Maintain and improve internal control policies and procedures
• Collaborate with divisional leaders and the senior leadership team to support financial goals and operational excellence
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting professional development and efficiency

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate behaviours that reflect our core values. Our colleagues are approachable and optimistic, focussing on solutions. We listen to understand client needs, delivering expert guidance and high-quality service. We foster collaboration by sharing knowledge openly and supporting others to thrive by sharing well-considered feedback. We continuously strive for improvement by being open to challenge, being curious and focussing on innovation.

In order to excel in this role you need…

• To be qualified to the desired level – you have a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or a formal accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
• To have done this before – you have significant experience encompassing all finance functions including management reporting and cost analysis
• To have experience operating in a similar business – you’ve worked in a company with multiple operating companies experiencing transition, growth and integration. You understand the SaaS sector and have experience in international trading
• To be tech-savvy – you’re proficient across the full suite of Microsoft Office and have worked with financial software and ERP systems such as Sage200, Xero, NetSuite and Dynamics
• To have an eye for detail – you also have exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• To be agile – you have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• To be open to change – having experience of M&A and managing finance integration and change programmes is desirable

Why join us?

We put people first—whether it’s our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We’ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed, while ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Our benefits

We aim to support our colleagues both professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
• Location: Hybrid working – you’ll split your time between our St Ives Cambridgeshire office and home
• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 9am – 5:30pm across Monday to Friday
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday in addition to usual bank holidays.
• Wellbeing – Health cash plan, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme and an enhanced employee assistance programme
• Financial – salary sacrifice pension scheme and exclusive shopping discounts
• Family – we enhance statutory entitlements for family leave policies
• Community – volunteer days and religious holiday swaps
• Social – we host an annual conference to get the whole business together as well as our team of Social Champions who arrange regular events for inside and outside of work
• Development – we’ll cover the cost of a professional membership fee, support your personal and professional development and provide you with access to our online learning library