Strategic Financial Controller: Lead Growth & Reporting

AR Hine Associates; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Controller to run comprehensive financial reporting and lead budgeting and forecasting efforts. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of financial leadership experience, preferably with ACA/ACCA qualifications and strong capabilities in systems like SAGE 200 and ERP. This role offers the chance to build internal control culture and mentor a finance team while managing cashflow and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' financial leadership experience ACA/ACCA preferably with practice experience.
• Strong systems and data capability with SAGE 200 and ERP.
• A detail-oriented, commercially aware finance leader who thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run all financial reporting and deliver accurate, timely consolidated accounts.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with a focus on performance and profitability.
• Drive tax compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory accuracy.
• Manage cashflow, FX risk, treasury operations, and liquidity planning.
• Build a culture of strong internal controls and financial discipline.
• Oversee ERP improvements, automation, and reporting optimisation.
• Mentor a finance team and influence senior stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strong systems and data capability

Detail-oriented

Commercially minded

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

A financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Controller to run comprehensive financial reporting and lead budgeting and forecasting efforts. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of financial leadership experience, preferably with ACA/ACCA qualifications and strong capabilities in systems like SAGE 200 and ERP. This role offers the chance to build internal control culture and mentor a finance team while managing cashflow and ensuring regulatory compliance.