Financial Controller - SME
22 hours ago
Marlow
Job Title: Financial Controller / Finance Director Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 Location: Marlow Business Size: £10m Revenue SME Reporting to: Managing Director / CEO Direct Reports: Small finance team (e.g., Management Accountant, Accounts Assistant) About the Company We are an ambitious, high-growth SME with c.£10m annual turnover, operating in a fast-moving and entrepreneurial environment. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a commercially minded and analytically driven Financial Controller / Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy. Role Overview This is a hands-on, progressive leadership role suited to a dynamic finance professional who thrives in an SME environment. You will oversee all financial operations, ensure robust reporting, and act as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team. You will drive insight, efficiency, and financial discipline across the business while supporting the next phase of growth. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy • Lead the finance function, driving continuous improvement, efficiency and financial control., • Partner with the MD/CEO and senior team to influence strategic direction and commercial decision-making., • Prepare financial forecasts, long-term plans, and scenario analyses to support strategic growth initiatives., • Own monthly management accounts, board packs and KPI reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Develop and refine financial dashboards, analytical tools and business intelligence reporting., • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment across functions., • Strengthen internal controls, policies and financial processes in line with best practice., • Oversee statutory accounts, tax compliance, audit, and external advisor relationships., • Manage and develop a small finance team, building a high-performance culture., • Champion systems enhancements and automation to boost efficiency and reporting accuracy., • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)., • Proven experience in an SME environment, ideally in a fast-paced or growth-oriented business., • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights., • Commercially astute with a track record of improving profitability and operational performance., • Hands-on and proactive, comfortable balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day activity., • Excellent communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels., • Experience implementing systems, processes or automation improvements., • Salary: £75,000 – £80,000, • Opportunity to step into a truly influential role within a growing SME., • Autonomy to shape the finance function and drive strategic impact., • Collaborative culture with direct access to the leadership team., • Potential future progression to full Finance Director (if initially hired at FC level).