Financial Controller
18 days ago
Welwyn Garden City
Financial Controller Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Salary £65,000p/a - £70,000p/a Office based - 9am -5pm (with flexibility) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a well-established, privately owned business based in Welwyn Garden City. This is a broad and influential role, offering the chance to take full ownership of finance, support board-level decision-making, and help shape the future direction of the business. Reporting into senior leadership, you will combine strategic input with day-to-day operational involvement, while managing and developing a small finance team of three. The Role Key responsibilities include: • Ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, • Statutory accounts, audit and compliance, • Cashflow, working capital and financial planning, • Oversight of payroll, VAT, payables and receivables, • Stock and cost control, • Strengthening financial controls and processes, • Business partnering with senior stakeholders and the Board For someone looking to take ownership of a finance function, influence strategy, and grow into a future Finance Director role, this is an excellent next step. • They will consider (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or QBE, • Previous experience in a senior finance role, ideally within an SME, • Strong technical skills, • Confidence working closely with senior leadership, • A hands-on, proactive approach, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • A collaborative mindset and positive attitude