Financial Controller

Financial Controller

£65,000 to £70,000 + excellent benefits | Nottingham | Hybrid

We\’re working with a high-growth, product-led technology business operating internationally and forming part of a highly regarded lgroup.

This is a senior, commercially focused Financial Controller role for someone who wants real influence and ownership. You\’ll sit on the leadership team and act as the finance partner to the Business Unit Director, shaping decisions across revenue, margin and growth — while taking full responsibility for financial control and delivery.

If you enjoy being close to the business, challenging constructively, and owning both the numbers and the narrative behind them, this role will appeal.

Why This Role Stands Out

• True business partnering at senior leadership level
• Full ownership of the finance function, from close to commercial insight
• Exposure to group and corporate reporting within a listed parent environment
• Opportunity to drive cost efficiency and ROCE, not just report outcomes
• Scope to shape systems, processes and people as the business scales
• International footprint across the UK, Europe and the US

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Act as the right-hand finance partner to the Business Unit Director
• Take full ownership of the month-end close, delivering accurate accounts to tight deadlines
• Clearly understand, explain and present the drivers behind monthly results, forecasts and budgets
• Deliver disciplined group and corporate reporting within a structured governance environment
• Monitor and analyse stock, inventory and gross margin performance, ensuring both financial control and commercial insight
• Drive improvements in cost efficiency across product costs, overheads and the balance sheet, improving ROCE
• Lead and develop the finance team, setting direction and standards
• Support optimisation of a recently implemented ERP system
• Operate as a credible, influential member of the Senior Leadership Team

Who This Will Suit

This role is for a broad, hands-on Financial Controller — not a narrow technician or FP&A-only profile.

You\’ll likely have:

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or equivalent
• Strong technical credibility with proven ability to close the books
• Broad finance exposure across accounting, reporting, budgeting and commercial analysis
• Experience delivering group or corporate reporting
• Strong business partnering experience with MDs or operational leaders
• People management and team development experience
• Background in a product, manufacturing, FMCG, retail or construction-related business, with hands-on exposure to stock, inventory and gross margin management

Nice to have (not essential):

• Foreign currency exposure (USD / EUR)
• NetSuite or similar ERP experience
• Experience in project-led or large-scale commercial environments

Qualifications

• Qualified or QBE — experience, judgement and credibility matter more than letters

Your Style Matters You\’ll succeed here if you:

• Influence through credibility and insight, not hierarchy
• Are confident challenging senior stakeholders constructively
• Combine technical rigour with commercial judgement
• Enjoy accountability, pace and visibility
• Want impact — not a narrow reporting role

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary: £65,000 to £70,000
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, more initially)
• Strong pension contribution
• Excellent family-friendly policies
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Supportive, values-led culture within a growing group

Next Steps

If you\’re a commercial Financial Controller who enjoys owning the numbers, understanding stock and margins, influencing decisions and driving performance, we\’d welcome an initial, discreet conversation.

Please apply with your CV, or get in touch to discuss the role in confidence and explore whether it aligns with your experience and career ambitions.