Strategic Financial Controller — SME Growth Partner

Wilkins Talent Solutions Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkins Talent Solutions Limited is exclusively retained to appoint a Financial Controller for an established Swindon business within an international group. You will report to the Managing Director and take ownership of financial reporting, controls and the finance team, delivering commercial insight to support performance and growth.

This hands-on leadership role involves budgeting, forecasting, year-end processes and group reporting, with oversight of payroll, VAT, tax and pensions.

Qualifications

• Qualified or QBE or finalists may be considered.
• Experience leading or supervising finance teams within SME environments.
• Hands-on in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to explain numbers to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and constructive challenge to improve performance.
• Proficient with Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, commentary and analysis with timely group reporting.
• Lead budgets and forecasts with department managers to align priorities.
• Manage and develop the finance team, including payroll, VAT, tax and pension responsibilities.
• Maintain strong financial controls across cash flow, working capital, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets.
• Coordinate year-end reporting and external audit processes.
• Develop sales, gross margin and profitability reporting using the finance system and Excel.
• Prepare and present financial information for board meetings.
• Collaborate with senior management to challenge assumptions and support planning.
• Support wider operational responsibilities and business projects as required.

Skills

Financial management

Finance leadership

Management accounts

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Detail-oriented

Excel skills

Education

Qualified Accountant or QBE/Finalist

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Wilkins Talent Solutions Limited is exclusively retained to appoint a Financial Controller for an established Swindon business within an international group. You will report to the Managing Director and take ownership of financial reporting, controls and the finance team, delivering commercial insight to support performance and growth.

This hands-on leadership role involves budgeting, forecasting, year-end processes and group reporting, with oversight of payroll, VAT, tax and pensions.