Strategic Finance Controller: Growth & Governance Lead

IVF Hartmann Holding AG; Heywood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartmann is seeking a hands-on finance professional to join our Heywood team as Financial Controller. You will balance strategic oversight with day-to-day financial operations, providing robust financial control while advising the MD and leadership team to support sustainable growth and informed decision-making.

You will lead the full finance function, oversee month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and statutory compliance, while developing effective controls and partnering with

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in senior finance roles.
• Experience leading the full finance function.
• Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasts, and business plans.
• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure statutory accounts and audits compliance.
• Manage VAT and other tax reporting.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making.
• Develop robust financial controls and governance.

Skills

Financial accounting

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Hartmann is seeking a hands-on finance professional to join our Heywood team as Financial Controller. You will balance strategic oversight with day-to-day financial operations, providing robust financial control while advising the MD and leadership team to support sustainable growth and informed decision-making.

You will lead the full finance function, oversee month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and statutory compliance, while developing effective controls and partnering with