Operations & Financial Controller: Own & Optimize Finance

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. in Knustford seeks an experienced Operations/Financial Controller to take ownership of finance and wider business processes. This broad, hands-on role lets you shape how the business operates, improve processes, and introduce automation in partnership with the owner.

You will oversee P&L and balance sheet, production of monthly management accounts, and lead a small finance team. The role requires ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent experience and strong communication with

Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualification, or be qualified by experience.
• Strong practical experience managing a P&L and balance sheet.
• Experience producing and understanding monthly management accounts.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Natural ability to identify inefficiencies and put clear processes in place.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with business owners and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Owning and managing business processes from purchasing through to accounts.
• Reviewing, simplifying and improving processes, making effective use of AI, automation and modern software.
• Managing the team on a day-to-day basis, setting priorities, reviewing work and ensuring processes run smoothly.
• Taking responsibility for the P&L, balance sheet and monthly management accounts.
• Overseeing purchasing, suppliers, stock and payments, ensuring robust financial controls are in place.
• Supporting with hands-on accounts duties when required, including sales and purchase invoices, bank payments and reconciliations.
• Managing compliance requirements.
• Acting as the main point of contact for HMRC and external accountants.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes and introduce automation.
• Working closely with the owner on financial and operational matters.
• Providing accurate financial information and insight to support business decisions.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/AAT

P&L ownership

Monthly management accounts

Team management

Attention to detail

Process improvement / automation

Communication with owners/advisers

Education

ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualification (or qualified by experience)

Job description

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. in Knustford seeks an experienced Operations/Financial Controller to take ownership of finance and wider business processes. This broad, hands-on role lets you shape how the business operates, improve processes, and introduce automation in partnership with the owner.

You will oversee P&L and balance sheet, production of monthly management accounts, and lead a small finance team. The role requires ACCA/CIMA/AAT or equivalent experience and strong communication with