Connected Search Group

Connected Search Group are exclusively representing a privately owned, multi-entity group and trading operations. Entrepreneurial in approach and commercially driven, the business combines a strong heritage with ambitious growth plans. As the business continues to evolve, there is an increasing focus on structure, performance insight, and the introduction of robust financial leadership to support strategic decision-making. Role Overview The Financial Controller will be the senior finance lead for the group, responsible for ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting, and effective financial controls across all entities. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of autonomy, sound commercial judgement, and the confidence to operate as a trusted adviser to the business owner and senior leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting informed decision-making, introducing appropriate structure, and improving the quality and consistency of financial information. The role manages a small in-house finance function and works closely with external advisers. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across the group, ensuring accuracy, control, and timely processing. Prepare and present monthly management accounts and consolidated group reporting. Manage cash flow forecasting and support budgeting and financial planning. Provide clear financial analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making. Contribute to senior leadership and board-level discussions, presenting financial information with confidence. Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting standards. Liaise with external accountants and advisers, ensuring all statutory obligations are met. Line-manage and mentor a junior finance team member. Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience. Strong commercial judgement and the ability to challenge constructively. Experience producing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and board-level reporting. Comfortable working autonomously and managing priorities. Good systems knowledge (Xero experience beneficial). Additional Information £50k to £60k Salary Private Medical Insurance Discretionary Bonus

Are you a strong Quality professional who wants to play a larger role? My client are one of the most prestigious companies in their field. This role will be based at their UK headquarters, a modern, state of the art manufacturing facility. This business have have a strong market share for decades, but still strive for excellence in everything that do. Currently undergoing a programme of operational excellence, they are looking to add a strong Quality engineer to the team. This role will focus in two main areas, compliance and continuous improvement. The new quality engineer will play a key role in ensuring the business is ready for important certifications. Maintain and improve the Quality management system (QMS), conduct thorough and effective internal audits. Continuous improvement in this role will about the candidates ability to effect change and bring their colleagues along on that journey. Working with the shop floor and different areas of the business in order to implement robust corrective actions. Most of all, the successful Quality engineer will be working alongside the SHEQ Manager in championing customer standards. Key responsibilities Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System Plan and carry out internal audits Support external and customer audits as required Lead and drive effective corrective action activities Act as an internal representative for customer quality requirements Review and analyse customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities Undertake detailed root cause analysis investigations Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities across processes, waste reduction, and product reliability Requirements Strong knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 standards Previous experience in a Quality role within a manufacturing or technical environment What do you get in return Strong salary and benefits Salary reviews yearly Company bonus (based on individual and company performance) Flexibility in working hours Being part of a hungry and ambitious team