Financial Controller

Financial Controller – £120k base + Excellent Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to take the step into a growing and ambitious SME based in Southwest Essex? I am pleased to have been exclusively engaged to support our client on an exciting growth journey, and we\’re looking for a commercially astute Financial Controller to join us at this pivotal time.

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the full management of the finance function, ensuring strong financial controls, strategic planning, insightful commercial analysis and first‑class reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide commercial analysis to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Manage a small but growing finance team, developing a high‑performance culture.
• Partner with senior leadership to support decision‑making and investment planning.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience in an SME and growth‑focused business.
• Mix of technical and commercial accounting.
• A hands‑on approach with team leadership experience.

Base pay range: £100,000 – £120,000. Benefits include a match.

Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom.

Employment type

Full‑time

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.