Senior Finance Controller — Hybrid, Growth & Commercial Partner

ACCA Careers; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Healthcare cash plan

5% employer pension

Up to 10% bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a qualified accountant to lead the finance function in a growing multi-site business in the South West. The role oversees reporting, budgeting, cashflow, payroll, and external audit, partnering with senior leaders to drive commercial performance.

You will manage a small finance team, develop controls and BI capabilities, and support strategic growth initiatives across sites. A hands-on SME leader is preferred with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Hands-on approach in an SME environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful financial reporting and insight to support decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive commercial performance and growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning activities.
• Develop and mentor a small, established finance team.
• Enhance financial controls, processes and ways of working.
• Oversee payroll, compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage year-end accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Play a key role in improving reporting capabilities and business intelligence.
• Support strategic initiatives and help shape the next phase of the business's growth.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a qualified accountant to lead the finance function in a growing multi-site business in the South West. The role oversees reporting, budgeting, cashflow, payroll, and external audit, partnering with senior leaders to drive commercial performance.

You will manage a small finance team, develop controls and BI capabilities, and support strategic growth initiatives across sites. A hands-on SME leader is preferred with strong stakeholder engagement.