Financial Controller
We're recruiting a Financial Controller for a fast-growing, private equity-backed company near St Albans. This is a broad, hands-on role reporting to the Finance Director, responsible for managing all aspects of the finance function and leading a small finance team.
You'll oversee the full suite of financial processes, including budgeting, management reporting, and month/year-end close. You'll also act as a key liaison for external advisors, including auditors and tax specialists, and support internal stakeholders with accurate financial insight and decision-making support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility for month-end and year-end close
- Manage preparation of statutory accounts and lead the audit process
- Own budgeting and forecasting cycles, supporting commercial decision-making
- Maintain and enhance financial models in Excel
- Oversee tax compliance, including VAT and corporation tax
- Implement strong internal controls and continuous process improvement
- Mentor and support a finance team
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant
- Statutory accounting and reporting knowledge
- Experience of supporting non-finance managers
- Advanced Excel skills (modelling, pivot tables, complex formulas)