Senior Financial Controller

Abacus Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Consulting is partnering with a family-owned SME to appoint a hands-on Senior Financial Controller who will own the finance function and drive practical commercial insight. You will oversee daily accounting, statutory reporting, and develop robust controls across multiple sites.

The role requires a qualified accountant with SME experience, a pragmatic approach, and a desire to leave a lasting impact by modernising finance processes and supporting strategic decisions alongside the Managing

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA or ACA, or substantial experience.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance manager in an SME.
• Hands-on and detail-focused with ability to see the big picture.
• Long-term commitment and desire to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements.
• Lead the reporting cycle and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Collaborate with leadership and operational teams.
• Provide clear insight into business performance.
• Drive financial controls and process improvements across sites.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Financial reporting

People management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Job description

Senior finance opportunity in an SME, offering a genuine progression opportunity

Abacus Consulting is partnering with a family-owned, multi-site business who are a long-standing manufacturer of high-quality, bespoke products. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Financial Controller to take ownership of our client s finance function, lead and mentor the team and bring the modernisation that gives them real financial grip.

This is an embedded, hands-on role. You will run the day-to-day finance function, strengthen controls and reporting, and act as a trusted right hand to the Managing Director on the commercial and financial decisions that shape their future.

• Day to day, you will oversee the preparation of financial statements
• Lead the reporting cycle and keep accurate accounting records in line with relevant standards
• You will work closely with the leadership and operational teams
• Provide clear insight into business performance
• Drive financial controls and process improvements across sites

Essential for the successful Senior Financial Controller:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), or qualified by substantial experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance manager in an SME.
• Hands-on and practical, comfortable getting into the detail as well as seeing the bigger picture.
• Honest, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Committed for the long term, keen to grow with the business and to leave a lasting mark on it.

If you are now in a point in your career where you want to add real value to the business you partner with, have autonomy over the finance function with a genuine operational leadership opportunity, then this is the role for you!

Abacus Consulting are acting as an Employment Agency in connection with this recruitment.