At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and drive growth in a dynamic multi-site environment.
- Company: Expanding multi-site group with a focus on innovation and performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a stable company with exciting growth plans and a high-performing team.
- Why this job: Influence business strategy and make a real impact on financial performance.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with multi-site experience.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Financial Controller - Hybrid based in Watford - £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance and seeking a hybrid working role?
We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and expanding multi‑site group.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to take ownership of the entire finance function, and senior leadership team to drive growth, profitability and operational excellence.
This is far more than a traditional Financial Controller position you'll act as a true business partner, helping shape strategic decisions and improve financial performance across multiple sites.
You’ll also lead and develop the finance team while driving continuous improvements to systems, reporting and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly board packs, management accounts and KPI reporting.
- Deliver insightful variance analysis with clear commercial recommendations.
- Provide weekly performance reporting across revenue, cash flow and operational KPIs.
- Develop meaningful dashboards and financial reporting for senior leadership.
- Cash Flow & Business Performance
- Own rolling cash flow forecasts and scenario planning.
- Drive improvements in working capital, debtor collections and cash conversion.
- Analyse profitability by site, clinician productivity and operational performance.
- Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve margins.
- Lead the month‑end close and ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee VAT, PAYE, HMRC compliance and statutory reporting.
- Manage external audits and maintain robust financial controls across the group.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition across multiple income streams.
- Leadership & Business Partnering
- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, including offshore support.
- Partner with Operations on workforce planning, pricing and business performance.
- Influence senior stakeholders through clear financial analysis and commercial insight.
- Drive automation and reporting improvements across finance systems.
- Enhance reporting using Excel, Power Query and business intelligence tools.
- Support acquisitions, integrations and finance transformation projects.
About You
We’re looking for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast‑paced, commercially driven environment who has previously managed teams.
You’ll have
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or finalist with significant Financial Controller experience)
- Proven experience within a multi‑site business (essential)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Apply?
- Work directly alongside the CEO and senior leadership team.
- Have genuine influence over business strategy and commercial performance.
- Lead finance transformation and systems improvements.
- Fantastic opportunity to shape and develop a high‑performing finance function.
- Stable, ambitious business with exciting growth plans.
If you’re a commercially focused Financial Controller with multi‑site experience looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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Contact Details:
Accountancy Action - Your Specialist Finance Recruitment Partner Recruitment Team
