Senior Finance Manager/ Financial Controller - Rackheath - 40 Hours

Angling Direct; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading omni-channel retailer in the UK seeks a Senior Finance Manager to take charge of financial control and reporting. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong analytical and commercial skills. You will oversee management accounts, treasury management, and ensure compliance with AIM market obligations. Join a dynamic team and shape financial processes in a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong commercial outlook and analytical skills required.
• Experience with financial control under Plc standards is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of management accounts and KPI reports.
• Support AIM market reporting obligations and financial compliance.
• Oversee treasury management and rolling cashflow forecasts.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Commercial outlook

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

ERP (Epicor or similar)

SQL

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified accountant looking to make a real impact in a fast-growing, AIM-listed business? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Angling Direct, the UK's leading omni-channel fishing tackle retailer, are looking for a Senior Finance Manager/ Financial Controller to take ownership of critical financial control and reporting responsibilities. You'll be working in a collaborative and forward-thinking team where your insight, problem-solving skills, and commercial acumen will directly influence the future of our business.

What You Will Do

• Lead the preparation of accurate management accounts and KPI reports with meaningful analysis.
• Support AIM market reporting obligations, ensuring smooth interim and annual reporting cycles.
• Maintain a strong financial control and systems environment aligned with Plc standards.
• Oversee treasury management, including rolling cashflow forecasts and FX hedging.
• Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and scenario models to guide decision-making.
• Take charge of VAT and indirect tax compliance across the Group.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong commercial outlook with the ability to quickly grasp business drivers.
• Analytical, curious, and creative thinker with a data-driven approach.
• Proven experience working under pressure and managing shifting priorities.
• Confident communicator who can work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advantageous experience:
  • Plc reporting & IFRS knowledge
  • Multi-site and multi-currency consolidations
• Tech-savvy with advanced Excel skills (essential). ERP (Epicor or similar) and/or SQL experience is a big plus.
• Available to be based in our Rackheath Head Office at least 4 days a week.

Why Join Us

• A chance to join a fast-growing, AIM-listed company at an exciting time
• High-profile exposure to senior leadership and the Plc board
• Opportunity to shape financial processes and drive real business impact
• Supportive, ambitious, and collaborative working culture
• Competitive benefits
• Generous staff discount