Senior Financial Controller: Hands-On Leader & Modernisation

Abacus Consulting; Desborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Consulting is partnering with a family-owned, multi-site SME to appoint a hands-on Senior Financial Controller. You will own the finance function, mentor the team, and drive modernisation for robust financial control and reporting.

You will be the trusted right-hand to the Managing Director on commercial and financial decisions that shape the future, overseeing statements, controls, and performance insights across sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or substantial experience.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or senior finance manager in an SME.
• Hands-on and practical, comfortable with detail and big-picture.
• Honest with the confidence to challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day 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 finance

Leadership

Financial reporting

Process improvements

Interpersonal comms

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Job description

Abacus Consulting is partnering with a family-owned, multi-site SME to appoint a hands-on Senior Financial Controller. You will own the finance function, mentor the team, and drive modernisation for robust financial control and reporting.

You will be the trusted right-hand to the Managing Director on commercial and financial decisions that shape the future, overseeing statements, controls, and performance insights across sites.