Strategic Finance Controller – Hybrid Leader

Planteria-Group; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Performance Related Bonus

BUPA Cash plan

Private Medical Insurance

Learning and Development Opportunities

Lunch provided at our offices

25 days holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays

Free plants and flowers everyWednesday

Ability to work 1 day per week fromホーム

Job summary

Planteria Group, based at our Henham HQ near Bishop’s Stortford, seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function, delivering robust reporting, controls and commercial insight to drive profitability and sustainable growth. You will manage a five‑strong team and report to the Finance Director, blending strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

This role covers end-to-end finance, month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, VAT and tax compliance, and continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience leading a Finance function as Financial Controller or similar
• Track record building high-performing finance teams
• Experience in a fast-paced SME environment
• Excellent financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics
• Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support business decision-making
• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Experience within a service-based business environment would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire the Finance Team, creating a high-performing culture with clear priorities and accountability
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Produce and review management accounts, providing meaningful analysis and insight to support decision‑making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities across departments
• Drive cashflow management and working capital performance through forecasting and controls
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and wider transactional finance activities
• Ensure robust financial controls with reconciled balance sheet accounts
• Manage VAT, PAYE, CIS, corporation tax and other statutory compliance
• Partner with stakeholders to challenge performance, identify opportunities, and improve profitability
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and reporting capabilities

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cashflow management

Strategic thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP software

Job description

Planteria Group, based at our Henham HQ near Bishop’s Stortford, seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function, delivering robust reporting, controls and commercial insight to drive profitability and sustainable growth. You will manage a five‑strong team and report to the Finance Director, blending strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

This role covers end-to-end finance, month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, VAT and tax compliance, and continuous improvement of