Financial Controller in Brackley

Neighborly was established over 40 years ago in the United States as a small family business. Since then, Neighborly has grown into a world leading company in home brand services and landed in the UK in 2010 with the focus of acquiring and developing premium franchise brands within the home service industry. In the 15 years that Neighborly has been in the UK, it has shown its keen intent for growth, with over 330 locations across 6 brands, and over 4,000 frontline operatives. Gaining a strong reputation for investment and franchisee development, consistently growing year-on-year.

Our Brands:

• Drain Doctor
• Bright & Beautiful
• Countrywide Grounds Maintenance
• Dream Doors
• The Pimlico Group
• Greensleeves Lawn Care

Reporting Structure: Reports To Director of Accounting

Purpose of the Role: The Financial Controller will support the Director of Accounting in the day-to-day financial management of Neighborly Brands. The role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring regulatory and tax compliance, and providing financial insight to support business planning and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations & Reporting: Manage the weekly distribution of cash collected across the network. Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to the parent company reporting timetable. Produce monthly management accounts with insightful commentary on business performance. Prepare and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) covering sales, costs, profitability, working capital, and productivity. Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet through robust controls and reconciliations.
• Business Support & Financial Leadership: Provide financial guidance and advice across the business. Deliver financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and performance evaluation. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to improve financial understanding and decision-making. Support other brands as required.
• Statutory Reporting & Audit: Take responsibility for year-end reporting and coordination of the external audit. Prepare UK GAAP statutory accounts and oversee the preparation of tax computations. Act as the primary point of contact for parent company auditors and other regulatory bodies.
• Tax & Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT, PAYE, and other statutory tax returns. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and accounting standards, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• General Responsibilities: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Experience: Proven experience operating in a Financial Controller role or similar senior finance position. Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience within a services or contracting-based organisation is preferred.

Skills / Knowledge: Demonstrate coaching and mentoring capabilities to assist, motivate and influence members of the finance team. D365 F&O experience is advantageous and an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite, with advanced Excel skills. Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control expertise. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Attributes: Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Flexible and adaptable approach, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and a varied workload. Demonstrates a professional and discreet approach to handling confidential information. Enthusiastic and proactive, with a positive “can-do” attitude. Self-motivated and results-driven, able to work independently and take initiative. Strong team player who collaborates effectively across departments and functions.