Financial Controller – SME Manufacturing, Weybridge

The CFO HQ; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days’ holiday

Formal bonus scheme

Regular pay reviews and appraisals

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

On-site car parking

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Weybridge is seeking a Financial Controller to own the finance function across a group of SMEs. You will lead, mentor and develop two finance staff while maintaining hands-on control of accounting, reporting and financial insight for strategic decisions.

You will manage month-end close, multi‑currency ledgers, VAT, R&D claims and ERP-driven reporting, partnering with leadership to enable expansion and robust financial governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience with extensive finance leadership experience.
• Manufacturing sector experience and track record of managing a finance function and small team.
• Experience with VAT returns, deferred VAT and import duties; coordinating year-end with external accountants and HMRC.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and prepare monthly management accounts, reports for the Board and routine analyses.
• Produce financial forecasts and interpret results to support business planning and decision-making.
• Oversee VAT returns, deferred VAT, import duty accounts and R&D tax claims.
• Coordinate year-end with external accountants, auditors and HMRC as required.
• Develop the finance team and improve accounting processes, systems and reporting.

Skills

Management accounts

Financial reporting

Financial controls

Excel

ERP systems

Team leadership

VAT knowledge

R&D tax claims

Multi‑currency accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent (ACCA/CIMA or similar)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The CFO HQ in Weybridge is seeking a Financial Controller to own the finance function across a group of SMEs. You will lead, mentor and develop two finance staff while maintaining hands-on control of accounting, reporting and financial insight for strategic decisions.

You will manage month-end close, multi‑currency ledgers, VAT, R&D claims and ERP-driven reporting, partnering with leadership to enable expansion and robust financial governance.