Strategic Finance Controller & Growth Partner

HW Finance; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

HW Finance seeks an experienced Operations Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function within our SME environment. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive profitability, robust controls and commercial insight.

This hands-on role covers management accounts, cash flow, budgeting, costing, payroll and the annual audit. You will partner with operations teams to optimise performance and support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in Finance Controller, Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner roles.
• Strong management accounting experience and commercial partnering skills.
• Advanced Excel and experience using finance systems; proactive in improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function with robust controls and accurate reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, commentary and KPI reporting for group submission.
• Own cash flow, purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll and banking activities.
• Partner with operational teams to provide costing, profitability analysis and commercial insight.
• Drive improvements to systems, processes and controls; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

Skills

Management accounting

Commercial awareness

Business partnering

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

HW Finance seeks an experienced Operations Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function within our SME environment. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive profitability, robust controls and commercial insight.

This hands-on role covers management accounts, cash flow, budgeting, costing, payroll and the annual audit. You will partner with operations teams to optimise performance and support strategic decisions.