Senior Finance Professional (Financial Controller / Management Accountant / Senior Accountant)

Rapid Recruitment Services; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise familiale à Watford est à la recherche d'un professionnel de la finance expérimenté pour prendre en charge la gestion financière end-to-end. Ce poste stratégique impliquera la supervision des flux de trésorerie, des budgets et des prévisions, tout en assurant la conformité financière. Le candidat idéal aura un solide bagage dans des entreprises de taille intermédiaire et témoignera d'une capacité à fournir des insights financiers substantiels.

Benefits

Salaire compétitif

Large éventail de bénéfices pour les employés

Opportunités de croissance

Qualifications

• Expérience en tant que Contrôleur Financier, Comptable de Gestion ou Comptable Senior.
• Expérience dans des entreprises de taille intermédiaire, agiles.
• Capacité à établir des contrôles financiers robustes.

Responsibilities

• Gérer la prévision des flux de trésorerie et de la liquidité.
• Préparer des rapports mensuels de résultats, bilans et flux de trésorerie.
• Assurer la conformité avec les obligations de UK GAAP.

Skills

Cash Flow Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Strategic Insights

Job description

Senior Finance Professional (Financial Controller / Management Accountant / Senior Accountant)

Role Summary

Family run business based in Watford area. We're seeking a driven, hands-on finance specialist to manage end-to-end financial planning and reporting. This pivotal role reports directly to the owners and will:

Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

Establish and maintain robust financial controls and processes

Provide strategic insights to support growth and operational efficiency

Liaise with external advisors (banks, auditors, tax advisors)

Ideally, candidates will hold one of the following titles: Financial Controller, Management Accountant, or Senior Accountant, with strong experience in mid-sized, fast-paced businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Flow & Treasury

Lead monthly cash flow forecasting, proactively monitoring liquidity

Manage invoices, payments, banking and cash reconciliations

Recommend funding strategies and support working capital planning

Budgeting & Forecasting

Coordinate with commercial/ops teams to create annual budgets

Update reforecasts quarterly, explaining variances and trends

Support agile decision-making with scenario modelling

Management Reporting & KPI Strategy

Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports

Analyze and present metrics (margin, ROI, inventory turns, etc.)

Advise leadership with clear financial intelligence

Financial Control & Compliance

Implement tight control and reconciliation schedules

Prepare for year-end audit, liaising with external auditors

Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and Company Act obligations

Why This Role?

Strategic visibility: Direct access to decision-makers and owners

Broaden your impact: Shape financial strategy in a dynamic and growing business

Entrepreneurial environment: Join a tight, high-trust family-run company

Growth opportunities: Strong potential for expanding responsibility as the business scales

For more information, call 0208 861 7593 or email [e-mail]

Locations Watford

• Watford, Hertfordshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Watford, Hertfordshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits