Financial Controller

A well-established and fast-growing business based in Enfield is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the leadership team during an exciting period of operational and financial transformation. This is a pivotal appointment for a commercially focused Financial Controller who enjoys combining strategic input with hands-on financial management.

The successful Financial Controller will oversee the full finance function, lead a small finance team, and play a key role in driving process improvements, reporting enhancements, and commercial decision-making across the business. The company is investing heavily in systems, reporting capability, and operational efficiencies, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller looking to make a genuine impact and progress towards a future Finance Director position.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance department and manage a team of 3.
• Production of monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, financial analysis, and operational KPI reporting.
• Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning activities across the business.
• Provide commercial insight and financial business partnering support to senior leadership and departmental managers.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, implementing KPI measures and dashboards across the business, to create visibility and commercial drive.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial controls, reporting accuracy, and finance processes.
• Support the transition from Sage onto a modern ERP platform, alongside the development of live reporting dashboards and MI tools.
• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll operations.
• Full responsibility for the fixed asset register, including depreciation of high-value assets such as machinery, fleet, and operational equipment.
• Manage quarterly VAT returns and support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Work closely with external accountants and the Group Finance Director on reporting, analysis, and ad-hoc finance projects.
• Review and improve bonus structures, reward frameworks, and financial performance metrics.

THE PERSON

• Must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential.
• Currently working as a Financial Controller, or operating at a senior level within finance such as Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Senior Management Accountant, or Finance Business Partner.
• Previous experience managing a small finance team and taking ownership of monthly management accounts.
• Strong SME background, ideally within businesses up to circa £80m turnover.
• Industry experience within sectors such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Distribution, Transport, Wholesale.
• Excellent systems knowledge, with previous ERP implementation or finance systems migration experience highly desirable.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills, with exposure to Power BI or similar dashboard/reporting tools advantageous.
• Commercially astute with strong communication skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders across the business.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.