Operations/Financial Controller - Own Processes & Automate Growth

The CFO HQ; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ are seeking an Operations/Financial Controller in Knutsford to own the finance and wider business processes. This is a broad, hands-on role where you will shape how the business operates, improve processes, and work with the owner to support growth.

You will manage the P&L, balance sheet, monthly management accounts, and oversee purchasing, suppliers, stock and payments with robust controls. The role also covers hands-on accounts duties and HMRC/compliance, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualification (or qualified by experience) is preferred.
• Experience managing P&L and balance sheet.
• Experience producing monthly management accounts.
• Previous experience supervising a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement clear processes.
• Excellent communication with owners and 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

P&L management

Balance sheet management

Monthly management accounts

Team leadership

Process improvement

Automation and AI

Attention to detail

Communication with owners

Education

ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualification

Job description

The CFO HQ are seeking an Operations/Financial Controller in Knutsford to own the finance and wider business processes. This is a broad, hands-on role where you will shape how the business operates, improve processes, and work with the owner to support growth.

You will manage the P&L, balance sheet, monthly management accounts, and oversee purchasing, suppliers, stock and payments with robust controls. The role also covers hands-on accounts duties and HMRC/compliance, with opportunities to