Financial Controller

Michael Page; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function within a growing SME in Long Crendon. This hands-on role blends financial control with commercial insight to support strategic decisions and drive profitability.

You will prepare reports, manage budgeting/forecasting, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor the accounting team in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• A strong background in accounting and finance.
• Professional accounting qualifications, such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Leadership skills to manage and guide a finance team effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills to work across different departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial reports to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Manage company cash flow and working capital.
• Supervise and support the accounting team with daily operations.
• Review and improve financial systems and processes for efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance.
• Lead the preparation for audits and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting & finance

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional partnering

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Financial systems

Reporting tools

Job description

As Financial Controller, you'll be at the heart of the business, leading the finance function and partnering with senior leadership to drive growth, profitability, and strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role where you'll have real influence, combining financial control with commercial insight to help shape the future of the company.

Client Details

An ambitious and thriving SME in Long Crendon, experiencing continued growth and offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to ongoing success.

Description

• Prepare and present financial reports to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Manage company cash flow and working capital.
• Supervise and support the accounting team with daily operations.
• Review and improve financial systems and processes for efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance.
• Lead the preparation for audits and liaise with external auditors.

Profile

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance.
• Professional accounting qualifications, such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Leadership skills to manage and guide a finance team effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills to work across different departments.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to 80,000.
• Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility.
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.

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