Commercial Financial Controller

Take the Lead in a Growing Business

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Financial Controller to join a successful and expanding SME / International business. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead the finance function, provide commercial insight, and play a key part in shaping business strategy.

Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial controls, and performance analysis while helping to drive profitability and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the day-to-day finance function.

Producing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.

Managing cash flow, financial reporting and KPI analysis.

Supporting strategic decision-making through commercial finance and profitability analysis.

Improving financial systems, controls and reporting processes.

Overseeing payroll, credit control, VAT, compliance and year-end processes.

Partnering with sales, operations and production teams to support business growth.

About You

You'll be a commercially focused finance professional with:

At least 5 years' experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position.

Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.

Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Experience within an SME environment.

Knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial controls.

Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.

The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and improve business performance.

Desirable: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, along with experience in manufacturing, technology, engineering or international trading environments.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary

Company pension

On-site parking

Modern offices

Genuine opportunity to influence business strategy

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Excellent long-term career progression within a growing international business

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact while helping shape the future of an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed