Financial Controller
hace 3 días
Peterborough
We are seeking a strategic, technology and data driven Commercial Financial Controller for an ambitious organisation based in Peterborough to lead a small finance team, improve commercial and operational information to enable scalable growth. Reporting directly to the FD but also supporting the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in modernising processes, strengthening financial transparency, and building the operational foundation for our next stage of expansion. This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to shape how finance operates and contributes to the organisation's strategic direction. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Strategic Insight • Work closely with the business to provide clarity, challenge, and actionable insight., • Build trusted relationships with the wider finance team and operational teams, presenting and communicating financial information in a clear, relevant, and decision-focused manner., • Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment and robust baseline assumptions., • Develop dashboards, KPIs, and ad-hoc analysis that deliver meaningful insight and support informed decision-making. Financial Control & Reporting, • Own delivery of month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency., • Produce high-quality management accounts with insightful commentary and supporting analysis., • Support preparation of statutory accounts, in accordance with UK GAAP, and manage external audit processes., • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and governance standards., • Review/critique prepared VAT returns and support corporation tax processes., • Maintain cash flow forecasts and support treasury activities., • Craft contractual terms to support commercial agreements negotiated by business principals.Finance Processes, Automation & Systems, • Ensure reporting and deliverables are grounded in robust, scalable processes., • Lead improvements to the finance technology landscape, introducing automation and optimising existing tools., • Manage financial systems, integrations, and data flows to strengthen control and reduce manual effort., • Embed a culture of continuous improvement across reporting, internal controls, and workflow management. Leadership & Team Development, • Contribute to building a high-performing, cohesive finance team with shared standards and clear expectations., • Foster collaboration, professional development, and a culture of innovation within the team. Key Core Competencies & Skills Required, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)., • Strong technical accounting knowledge with exceptional attention to detail., • Proven ability to lead process improvements and implement financial systems or automation tools., • Excellent communication skills—clear, timely, and transparent., • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; solution-driven mindset., • Experience in driving cross-functional collaboration., • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growing business with evolving priorities., • High standards of accuracy, timeliness, and professional rigour., • Flexible, pragmatic, and proactive in seeking better ways of working.