Financial Controller

Overview

We're seeking a qualified, experienced Finance Controller to take ownership of our day-to-day finance operations, manage and develop our finance team, and act as a key partner to the CFO.

The finance team itself is relatively new, with a number of members who have recently joined the business, and is growing in line with our ambitious plans.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, hands‑on finance professional to make a real impact, help build scalable processes, strengthen controls, and develop a talented team as we scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a positive, high‑performing culture.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes, including the preparation of hire fleet reconciliations covering acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Manage the relationship with banks and funders in relation to asset finance arrangements.
• Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and procedures are in place and continuously improved.
• Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to underpin revenue growth targets.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage VAT, tax compliance, and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies, including system enhancements, to support a scaling business.
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision‑making across the business.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions.
• Support due diligence and reporting requirements for any wider corporate activity (e. g., funding, M&A).
• Deputise for the CFO as required.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Finance Controller or similar senior finance role, ideally within a fast‑growth or scaling business.
• Experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Experience within the hire, rental, asset‑based, or similar sector advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and positive approach, with a hands‑on attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong systems skills (Excel essential; experience with Sage desirable).
• A natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team to deliver during a period of growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary, recharge with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), company pension, special recognition and rewards incentives, all company bonus scheme, and free on‑site parking.

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