At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control, reporting, and governance while driving systems improvements.
- Company: Growing business in Northamptonshire with exciting growth potential.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, genuine progression opportunities, and strategic decision-making exposure.
- Other info: Opportunity to partner with teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on business performance.
- Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Accountant or finalist with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Northamptonshire (Office Based)
Salary: 70,000 - 80,000
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing business for a commercially focused Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, with genuine progression potential and exposure to strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Executive Directors, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, and governance, while also driving systems improvements and supporting operational performance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial control activities and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
- Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements.
- Support year-end audits and attend board meetings in an advisory capacity.
- Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
- Drive improvements to ERP and finance systems, reporting, and processes.
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance and efficiency.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic business decisions.
About You
- Qualified Chartered Accountant or finalist nearing completion.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or trading environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Financial Controller
Financial Control
Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
Statutory Compliance
Tax Requirements
