Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Make Your Impact

Location: Reading, (Hybrid - minimum 3 days in office)

Ready to shape the future of finance in a growing business?
My client is looking for a dynamic Financial Controller who thrives on turning numbers into strategy. This isn't a routine finance role, it's your chance to influence decisions, partner with senior leaders, and make a visible impact across the organisation.

What You'll Do:

• Own budgeting and forecasting, delivering insights that drive growth.
• Analyse performance trends and turn data into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to challenge assumptions and improve outcomes.
• Lead process improvements and implement a new accounting system.
• Support strategic bids and oversee audits.
• Manage a small team and work closely with senior leadership.

What You Bring:

• Qualified Accountant (or equivalent experience).
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and confident in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach and ability to influence stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary including bonus and benefits package.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
• Career development in a high-growth business.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture where your ideas matter.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business with a non-hierarchical structure in a role that offers a wide breadth of tasks.

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