Financial Controller

A brand new role, working with a well-established and growing business based in Brackley, currently seeking a commercially focused and detail-driven Financial Controller to join their senior team.

This is a hands-on and varied role with end-to-end responsibility for the finance function. It would suit someone who enjoys working in a small, growing team, is confident in building and improving finance processes, and is keen to have real visibility and impact in the business.

About the role:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll lead day-to-day finance operations including management accounts, reporting, budgeting and compliance. You'll also play a key role in reviewing internal processes, producing commercial analysis, and supporting decision-making at a senior level

Key responsibilities for the Financial Controller

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Produce and post journals, including month-end accruals and prepayments
• Bank reconciliations and processing of AP invoices
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Review and maintain accounting systems and internal controls
• Monitor stock, review assets and liabilities
• Prepare reconciliations and support credit card/expenses processes
• Produce relevant commercial analysis to support decision-making
• Liaise with the Managing Director during monthly reviews
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Potential to take on team management in future

What we're looking for:

• Qualified or QBE (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong month end and management accounts experience
• Excellent Excel skills and ideally confident using Xero
• Proactive, detail-focused and hands on
• Able to work independently and communicate clearly across the business
• Confident in improving processes and adapting in a changing environment

What's in it for you as the Financial Controller

Alongside a competitive salary of up to £65,000, this role offers a great mix of financial and lifestyle benefits, including

• Annual performance bonus
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday (after 1 years' service)
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• Access to the Associate Equity Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Regular associate days and team events
• Workplace pension
• Supportive, close knit team with opportunity to shape and influence the finance function