About the Role This is a high-impact role that partners closely with fee earners, Heads of Departments, and the Head of Operations to deliver strategic financial goals and operational improvements. You'll be instrumental in driving profitability, improving revenue performance, and enhancing financial hygiene across the firm. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Business Development (BD) team and fee earners to assist with fee estimates for client pitches, ensuring understanding of profitability implications within the fee earning groups Review existing client relationships and collaborate with partners to suggest improved fee structures aimed at enhancing profitability Conduct detailed profitability analysis of our clients by work type, team and department and discuss findings with partners, to help identify BD opportunities. Revenue growth Work with fee earners to maximise billing, regularly reviewing work in progress (WIP) and obtaining pledge estimates where necessary For significant new matters work with the Revenue Controllers to review the fee structure and assist fee earners with matter management. This involves monitoring WIP against the original estimate and raising to fee earners when scope and/or fee discussions are required with the client. Identify and monitor at risk WIP to prevent unnecessary write-offs, leveraging dashboards for real time tracking Assist the Revenue Controllers with reviewing commercial fee arrangement (CFAs) and deferred billing arrangement (DBA) proposals to ensure they are commercially viable and assist fee earners with the approval process Work with the Revenue Controllers to provide a monthly review of CFA's and DBA's to the Head of Finance and Heads of Department Input to the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting processes to set fees and headcount to deliver a Gross Profit Margin as per the business plan Regularly compile financial metrics required by Heads of Departments to monitor and manage gross profit and contribution in order to reach their targets. Assist Heads of Departments to understand their financial performance, identifying any issues and supporting them to resolve these and deliver exceptional performance Analyse results from the biyearly WIP write off and annual FRS5 valuation exercises, identifying areas to improve recoverability and work with Head of Operations and Heads of Departments to implement new processes to reduce write offs. Assist in streamlining the annual rate-setting process, including development of team/client specific rates and review all client/matter specific rates Brief Heads of Departments and the Head of Operations on a weekly and monthly basis Smart Working Reduce lock-up days and resolve financial queries promptly Lead finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives Support system upgrades through testing, training, and documentation About You You'll bring: Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role within a law firm or wider professional services is essential Full or part qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) Strong financial acumen and data interpretation skills Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders Experience advising on pricing and profitability Leadership experience with a focus on team development Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Hybrid working offered - 3 days in the office, 2 from home. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
About the Role This is a high-impact role that partners closely with fee earners, Heads of Departments, and the Head of Operations to deliver strategic financial goals and operational improvements. You'll be instrumental in driving profitability, improving revenue performance, and enhancing financial hygiene across the firm. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Business Development (BD) team and fee earners to assist with fee estimates for client pitches, ensuring understanding of profitability implications within the fee earning groups Review existing client relationships and collaborate with partners to suggest improved fee structures aimed at enhancing profitability Conduct detailed profitability analysis of our clients by work type, team and department and discuss findings with partners, to help identify BD opportunities. Revenue growth Work with fee earners to maximise billing, regularly reviewing work in progress (WIP) and obtaining pledge estimates where necessary For significant new matters work with the Revenue Controllers to review the fee structure and assist fee earners with matter management. This involves monitoring WIP against the original estimate and raising to fee earners when scope and/or fee discussions are required with the client. Identify and monitor at risk WIP to prevent unnecessary write-offs, leveraging dashboards for real time tracking Assist the Revenue Controllers with reviewing commercial fee arrangement (CFAs) and deferred billing arrangement (DBA) proposals to ensure they are commercially viable and assist fee earners with the approval process Work with the Revenue Controllers to provide a monthly review of CFA's and DBA's to the Head of Finance and Heads of Department Input to the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting processes to set fees and headcount to deliver a Gross Profit Margin as per the business plan Regularly compile financial metrics required by Heads of Departments to monitor and manage gross profit and contribution in order to reach their targets. Assist Heads of Departments to understand their financial performance, identifying any issues and supporting them to resolve these and deliver exceptional performance Analyse results from the biyearly WIP write off and annual FRS5 valuation exercises, identifying areas to improve recoverability and work with Head of Operations and Heads of Departments to implement new processes to reduce write offs. Assist in streamlining the annual rate-setting process, including development of team/client specific rates and review all client/matter specific rates Brief Heads of Departments and the Head of Operations on a weekly and monthly basis Smart Working Reduce lock-up days and resolve financial queries promptly Lead finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives Support system upgrades through testing, training, and documentation About You You'll bring: Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role within a law firm or wider professional services is essential Full or part qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) Strong financial acumen and data interpretation skills Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders Experience advising on pricing and profitability Leadership experience with a focus on team development Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Hybrid working offered - 3 days in the office, 2 from home. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
A leading food startup in Greater London is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance operations and report to the Finance Director. This role requires relevant post-qualified experience and skills in financial reporting and management. You will work within a small, high-performance team influencing the future of the company. The position includes competitive benefits, hybrid working, and an opportunity to join a B-Corp committed to positive impact.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
A leading food startup in Greater London is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance operations and report to the Finance Director. This role requires relevant post-qualified experience and skills in financial reporting and management. You will work within a small, high-performance team influencing the future of the company. The position includes competitive benefits, hybrid working, and an opportunity to join a B-Corp committed to positive impact.
More Than Just A Job As a proud B-Corp, we focus on using business as a force for good. We do this by balancing out people and planet with profit. For every Mindful Chef recipe box bought we donate the equivalent of a school meal to a child in a less developed country (over 20 million meals donated and counting ) and we have also pledged to go Net Zero by 2030 but there are so many other initiatives that we would love to tell you about! What we are looking for Reporting into the Finance Director, we are looking for a Financial Controller to run our Finance Operations and work within a wider team of 5 team members. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-performance team with big ambitions, and great scope to make a real impact on the future of Mindful Chef. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities within an ultra fast paced environment. You are A chartered accountant, with relevant post qualified experience. Advanced Excel skills, data analysis and good at extracting the 'so what' from the data. A technical expert, with high attention to detail. Good with databases and queries, or have a desire to learn how to use them. An enthusiastic, approachable and ambitious person. Unafraid of suggesting new ways to drive the company forwards. Be willing to juggle a host of responsibilities, learning on the job in a fast paced environment. You will Financial Reporting End to end delivery and ownership of accurate, timely, relevant reporting and accounting information, including management accounts, group financial reporting and the annual external audit. Ownership of the month end close process (P&L and balance sheet) including variance analysis. Financial Control Review overhead costs, providing solutions to reduce spend where possible. You will be a technical expert, developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Work closely with external advisors on any new accounting treatment required or proposed. Operational Finance Business partner relevant departments (CoGs, fulfillment, office, people). Responsible for approving supplier payruns. Responsible for payroll & associated taxes, working closely with the People Team. Primary contact for banking relationships & responsible for cash management. Ensure accurate and timely compliance with the company's corporate requirements (e.g. VAT returns and corporate tax filings) with the support of the FD & Tax advisors. Systems & Processes Work closely with data to drive automation of information, driving efficiency & to better allow for value-add insight from finance vs data collection. Manage future changes or improvements to our accounting software, tools and internal processes. Management 2 direct reports; responsible for their training & development, work management & direction. Why us? A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication. Hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth. Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet. Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally. Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies. Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays). Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products. Enhanced policy of up to 6 months full pay primary parental leave and up to 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
More Than Just A Job As a proud B-Corp, we focus on using business as a force for good. We do this by balancing out people and planet with profit. For every Mindful Chef recipe box bought we donate the equivalent of a school meal to a child in a less developed country (over 20 million meals donated and counting ) and we have also pledged to go Net Zero by 2030 but there are so many other initiatives that we would love to tell you about! What we are looking for Reporting into the Finance Director, we are looking for a Financial Controller to run our Finance Operations and work within a wider team of 5 team members. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-performance team with big ambitions, and great scope to make a real impact on the future of Mindful Chef. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities within an ultra fast paced environment. You are A chartered accountant, with relevant post qualified experience. Advanced Excel skills, data analysis and good at extracting the 'so what' from the data. A technical expert, with high attention to detail. Good with databases and queries, or have a desire to learn how to use them. An enthusiastic, approachable and ambitious person. Unafraid of suggesting new ways to drive the company forwards. Be willing to juggle a host of responsibilities, learning on the job in a fast paced environment. You will Financial Reporting End to end delivery and ownership of accurate, timely, relevant reporting and accounting information, including management accounts, group financial reporting and the annual external audit. Ownership of the month end close process (P&L and balance sheet) including variance analysis. Financial Control Review overhead costs, providing solutions to reduce spend where possible. You will be a technical expert, developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Work closely with external advisors on any new accounting treatment required or proposed. Operational Finance Business partner relevant departments (CoGs, fulfillment, office, people). Responsible for approving supplier payruns. Responsible for payroll & associated taxes, working closely with the People Team. Primary contact for banking relationships & responsible for cash management. Ensure accurate and timely compliance with the company's corporate requirements (e.g. VAT returns and corporate tax filings) with the support of the FD & Tax advisors. Systems & Processes Work closely with data to drive automation of information, driving efficiency & to better allow for value-add insight from finance vs data collection. Manage future changes or improvements to our accounting software, tools and internal processes. Management 2 direct reports; responsible for their training & development, work management & direction. Why us? A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication. Hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth. Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet. Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally. Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies. Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays). Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products. Enhanced policy of up to 6 months full pay primary parental leave and up to 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.
Financial Controller Permanent Ross-on-Wye £70,000 -£80,000 Responsible to Chief Financial Officer Summary The Financial Controller is the senior-most finance role in the UK and is a key member of the UK leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller is the finance lead for operations, responsible for delivering efficient, reliable, and strategically focused financial advice and expertise to the International Group. The Financial Controller needs to "know the numbers" and plays a central role in shaping financial performance, strengthening controls, and ensuring the accuracy and credibility of financial reporting. Combining hands on technical capability with strong leadership, the role ensures the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of financial information used by senior management. The Financial Controller leads and develops the finance team, improves processes, and strengthens collaboration to ensure finance delivers meaningful value to the business. The role requires confidence working with Executive Directors and senior leaders, operating effectively in a fast paced environment with high standards of discipline and insight. With functional reporting to the CFO and administrative coordination via the UK based Chief of Staff, this is not a "business as usual" role. The Financial Controller is expected to think independently, challenge inefficiencies, build capability and make sound, value adding decisions that support the continued development of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Lead and develop a small accounting team responsible for cashflow management, project accounting, transaction processing, management/group reporting. Oversee the month end close and preparation of consolidated management accounts in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS, including variance analysis, commentary, and reconciliations. Provide direction and support to Project Accountants and promote a Business Partnering model that enhances the relationship between Operations and Finance whilst ensuring a robust review and assessment of actuals, budgets, and forecasts. Maintain data integrity and 'ownership' of balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure accuracy, integrity and consistency of financial data across entities and systems. Maintain group consolidation and oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations. Produce monthly and quarterly management packs for submission to the CFO, Executive team, investors and Board of Directors. Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting cycles, coordinating inputs from projects, regions and departments. This includes the development of forecast P&Ls, Balance Sheets and cashflows. Deliver insightful variance analyses and performance reports, highlighting key operational and financial drivers. Develop and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts, integrating project & pipeline data and forward looking assumptions across projects and overheads. Develop scenario modelling, funding forecasts and strategic financial analysis to support decision making. Governance & Controls Lead the group's financial control framework, ensuring strong governance over accounting, expenditure and reporting. Develop and oversee adherence to internal financial policies and compliance with accounting standards. Identify and implement process and control improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and transparency. Work closely with the Corporate Accountant to ensure Statutory reporting and taxation compliance is maintained whilst adhering to internal and external reporting deadlines. Systems, Process & Leadership Act as subject matter expert on the finance ERP and reporting systems, driving improvements and automation. Build strong relationships with Operations, providing financial insight and challenge. Ability to develop, author, implement and monitor robust financial processes, policies and procedures. Support the CFO in strategic finance initiatives, compliance, funding analysis and long term planning. This list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the role requires undertaking tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope of the position. Criteria Knowledge Working knowledge of UK GAAP and UK tax regulations - Essential Working knowledge of Project Accounting, including revenue recognition and reporting under GAAP and IFRS - Essential Skills Ability to prioritise effectively, efficiently and deliver to tight deadlines - Essential Ability to lead, manage and mentor staff - Essential Strong understanding of IT systems and high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Essential At ease communicating to both finance and non finance personnel - Essential Presentation and analysis of key financial matters - Essential Experience Held Senior Finance Roles in International / multi currency / multi entity environments - Essential Strong management accounting background - Essential Experience working in a project based business and accounting under IFRS 15 - Essential Leading a team and managing staff - Essential Qualification Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Essential Certificate in Project Accounting Desirable For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy on or By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. 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Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Permanent Ross-on-Wye £70,000 -£80,000 Responsible to Chief Financial Officer Summary The Financial Controller is the senior-most finance role in the UK and is a key member of the UK leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller is the finance lead for operations, responsible for delivering efficient, reliable, and strategically focused financial advice and expertise to the International Group. The Financial Controller needs to "know the numbers" and plays a central role in shaping financial performance, strengthening controls, and ensuring the accuracy and credibility of financial reporting. Combining hands on technical capability with strong leadership, the role ensures the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of financial information used by senior management. The Financial Controller leads and develops the finance team, improves processes, and strengthens collaboration to ensure finance delivers meaningful value to the business. The role requires confidence working with Executive Directors and senior leaders, operating effectively in a fast paced environment with high standards of discipline and insight. With functional reporting to the CFO and administrative coordination via the UK based Chief of Staff, this is not a "business as usual" role. The Financial Controller is expected to think independently, challenge inefficiencies, build capability and make sound, value adding decisions that support the continued development of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Lead and develop a small accounting team responsible for cashflow management, project accounting, transaction processing, management/group reporting. Oversee the month end close and preparation of consolidated management accounts in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS, including variance analysis, commentary, and reconciliations. Provide direction and support to Project Accountants and promote a Business Partnering model that enhances the relationship between Operations and Finance whilst ensuring a robust review and assessment of actuals, budgets, and forecasts. Maintain data integrity and 'ownership' of balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure accuracy, integrity and consistency of financial data across entities and systems. Maintain group consolidation and oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations. Produce monthly and quarterly management packs for submission to the CFO, Executive team, investors and Board of Directors. Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting cycles, coordinating inputs from projects, regions and departments. This includes the development of forecast P&Ls, Balance Sheets and cashflows. Deliver insightful variance analyses and performance reports, highlighting key operational and financial drivers. Develop and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts, integrating project & pipeline data and forward looking assumptions across projects and overheads. Develop scenario modelling, funding forecasts and strategic financial analysis to support decision making. Governance & Controls Lead the group's financial control framework, ensuring strong governance over accounting, expenditure and reporting. Develop and oversee adherence to internal financial policies and compliance with accounting standards. Identify and implement process and control improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and transparency. Work closely with the Corporate Accountant to ensure Statutory reporting and taxation compliance is maintained whilst adhering to internal and external reporting deadlines. Systems, Process & Leadership Act as subject matter expert on the finance ERP and reporting systems, driving improvements and automation. Build strong relationships with Operations, providing financial insight and challenge. Ability to develop, author, implement and monitor robust financial processes, policies and procedures. Support the CFO in strategic finance initiatives, compliance, funding analysis and long term planning. This list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the role requires undertaking tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope of the position. Criteria Knowledge Working knowledge of UK GAAP and UK tax regulations - Essential Working knowledge of Project Accounting, including revenue recognition and reporting under GAAP and IFRS - Essential Skills Ability to prioritise effectively, efficiently and deliver to tight deadlines - Essential Ability to lead, manage and mentor staff - Essential Strong understanding of IT systems and high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Essential At ease communicating to both finance and non finance personnel - Essential Presentation and analysis of key financial matters - Essential Experience Held Senior Finance Roles in International / multi currency / multi entity environments - Essential Strong management accounting background - Essential Experience working in a project based business and accounting under IFRS 15 - Essential Leading a team and managing staff - Essential Qualification Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Essential Certificate in Project Accounting Desirable For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy on or By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. 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Spencer Clarke Group are excited to be partnering with a well-established, family-run organisation based in Kirkham who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you'll have full ownership of the finance function, your insights will directly influence commercial decisions, and your ideas for improving processes and reporting will be genuinely valued. You'll be joining a close-knit leadership team within a growing SME that prides itself on collaboration, innovation, and delivering a first-class service to its clients. What You'll Be Doing: Take ownership of the end-to-end finance function, delivering accurate monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and KPI reporting. Support long-term planning by managing budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and financial modelling. Act as a trusted adviser to the SLT, providing practical commercial insights that shape key business decisions. Build and develop dashboards to improve financial visibility across the business. Analyse revenue streams, recurring income and project profitability, highlighting opportunities, risks or trends. Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, supplier payments, staff expenses and credit control. Ensure accurate revenue recognition for contracts and recurring income streams. Maintain robust internal controls, working closely with external advisers on year-end accounts, tax, and audit requirements. Own the accounting/ERP system and drive improvements that support scalable growth. Whether you're an experienced Financial Controller or a strong Senior Management Accountant looking to step up, this role offers scope, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. Who We're Looking For: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or an exceptional QBE with strong experience in SME finance. Experience in a Financial Controller or senior management accounting role, ideally within a service-based or technology-led environment. Strong understanding of UK GAAP and best-practice financial controls. Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and confidence using BI tools. A proactive communicator with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders. What's on Offer: Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, contributory pension, employee well-being initiatives and more! About the Company: This organisation is proud of its family values, supportive culture and commitment to doing things the right way. Collaboration, trust and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything they do. With ongoing investment into technology, systems and people, this is a place where your skills will be recognised, and where talented individuals can truly thrive. Sound like the role for you? Then we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or get in touch with Lauren at Spencer Clarke Group for more details. Know someone who might be a great fit? Spencer Clarke Group offers a market-leading referral scheme of up to 500 . T&Cs apply.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Spencer Clarke Group are excited to be partnering with a well-established, family-run organisation based in Kirkham who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you'll have full ownership of the finance function, your insights will directly influence commercial decisions, and your ideas for improving processes and reporting will be genuinely valued. You'll be joining a close-knit leadership team within a growing SME that prides itself on collaboration, innovation, and delivering a first-class service to its clients. What You'll Be Doing: Take ownership of the end-to-end finance function, delivering accurate monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and KPI reporting. Support long-term planning by managing budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and financial modelling. Act as a trusted adviser to the SLT, providing practical commercial insights that shape key business decisions. Build and develop dashboards to improve financial visibility across the business. Analyse revenue streams, recurring income and project profitability, highlighting opportunities, risks or trends. Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, supplier payments, staff expenses and credit control. Ensure accurate revenue recognition for contracts and recurring income streams. Maintain robust internal controls, working closely with external advisers on year-end accounts, tax, and audit requirements. Own the accounting/ERP system and drive improvements that support scalable growth. Whether you're an experienced Financial Controller or a strong Senior Management Accountant looking to step up, this role offers scope, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. Who We're Looking For: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or an exceptional QBE with strong experience in SME finance. Experience in a Financial Controller or senior management accounting role, ideally within a service-based or technology-led environment. Strong understanding of UK GAAP and best-practice financial controls. Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and confidence using BI tools. A proactive communicator with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders. What's on Offer: Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, contributory pension, employee well-being initiatives and more! About the Company: This organisation is proud of its family values, supportive culture and commitment to doing things the right way. Collaboration, trust and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything they do. With ongoing investment into technology, systems and people, this is a place where your skills will be recognised, and where talented individuals can truly thrive. Sound like the role for you? Then we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or get in touch with Lauren at Spencer Clarke Group for more details. Know someone who might be a great fit? Spencer Clarke Group offers a market-leading referral scheme of up to 500 . T&Cs apply.
Your new company Join a fast-growing luxury hospitality group renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences across premium destinations. With ambitious expansion plans and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting time to become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. This is a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the FD to support the exciting growth plans of doubling the number of sites & expansion outside the UK! You must have experience within the Hospitality sector for this role. Your new role As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the group's financial operations, ensuring robust reporting and compliance while driving efficiencies across the business. This is a hands-on role where you'll balance operational finance with commercial analysis to help shape the company's growth trajectory. Key duties include: Oversee all financial operations, including month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare and review financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. Support budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning. Monitor cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal controls. Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance and performance management. Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and growth initiatives. Implement and improve financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE Proven experience within the hospitality sector Commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders What you'll get in return Competitive salary of 60,000- 70,000 Attractive bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to join a luxury brand at a pivotal stage of growth Collaborative culture with clear progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Your new company Join a fast-growing luxury hospitality group renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences across premium destinations. With ambitious expansion plans and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting time to become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. This is a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the FD to support the exciting growth plans of doubling the number of sites & expansion outside the UK! You must have experience within the Hospitality sector for this role. Your new role As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the group's financial operations, ensuring robust reporting and compliance while driving efficiencies across the business. This is a hands-on role where you'll balance operational finance with commercial analysis to help shape the company's growth trajectory. Key duties include: Oversee all financial operations, including month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare and review financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. Support budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning. Monitor cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal controls. Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance and performance management. Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and growth initiatives. Implement and improve financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE Proven experience within the hospitality sector Commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders What you'll get in return Competitive salary of 60,000- 70,000 Attractive bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to join a luxury brand at a pivotal stage of growth Collaborative culture with clear progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
GVA Search is proud to partner with a fast-growing food manufacturing business in Angus, Scotland, to recruit a newly created Finance Business Partner role. Supporting the Senior Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller, you'll streamline processes, drive efficiencies, and partner with stakeholders to support a high-growth, fast-paced organisation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape transformation, influence decision-making, and enjoy clear succession planning in a forward-thinking finance team. Key Responsibilities Own Monthly Accounts: Prepare accurate monthly accounts for the UK, adhering to group timetables and accounting policies. Deliver Insights: Investigate and prepare variance reports, providing actionable insights by comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts. Drive Efficiency: Manage key month-end processes, including journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, HP), and work on improving systems to enhance reporting and control. Collaborate with Budget Holders: Build strong business partnerships by preparing and managing monthly departmental reports, ensuring alignment with budget holders. Support Strategic Planning: Assist in preparing and reviewing budgets and forecasts, helping to shape the future of the business. Cashflow Management: Support cashflow preparation and monitoring, ensuring financial stability and efficiency. Streamline Compliance: Prepare/review VAT and Intrastat returns, and deliver timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations with prompt resolution of issues. Year-End Excellence: Prepare year-end schedules and liaise with external auditors to meet agreed deadlines. Cross-Functional Support: Provide cover for Morocco, Spain, and other entities as needed, ensuring seamless operations across the group. Payroll Oversight: Review monthly payroll processing by third-party providers and guide the weekly payroll team. Champion Process Improvements: Take an active role in developing and implementing improved financial information systems and processes, driving continuous transformation. Be a Visionary: Align with and contribute to the Finance Department's vision, ensuring SMART targets are met and personal growth is achieved. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll bring strong analytical skills, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders. Experience in change management and transformation projects would be adventagious.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
GVA Search is proud to partner with a fast-growing food manufacturing business in Angus, Scotland, to recruit a newly created Finance Business Partner role. Supporting the Senior Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller, you'll streamline processes, drive efficiencies, and partner with stakeholders to support a high-growth, fast-paced organisation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape transformation, influence decision-making, and enjoy clear succession planning in a forward-thinking finance team. Key Responsibilities Own Monthly Accounts: Prepare accurate monthly accounts for the UK, adhering to group timetables and accounting policies. Deliver Insights: Investigate and prepare variance reports, providing actionable insights by comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts. Drive Efficiency: Manage key month-end processes, including journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, HP), and work on improving systems to enhance reporting and control. Collaborate with Budget Holders: Build strong business partnerships by preparing and managing monthly departmental reports, ensuring alignment with budget holders. Support Strategic Planning: Assist in preparing and reviewing budgets and forecasts, helping to shape the future of the business. Cashflow Management: Support cashflow preparation and monitoring, ensuring financial stability and efficiency. Streamline Compliance: Prepare/review VAT and Intrastat returns, and deliver timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations with prompt resolution of issues. Year-End Excellence: Prepare year-end schedules and liaise with external auditors to meet agreed deadlines. Cross-Functional Support: Provide cover for Morocco, Spain, and other entities as needed, ensuring seamless operations across the group. Payroll Oversight: Review monthly payroll processing by third-party providers and guide the weekly payroll team. Champion Process Improvements: Take an active role in developing and implementing improved financial information systems and processes, driving continuous transformation. Be a Visionary: Align with and contribute to the Finance Department's vision, ensuring SMART targets are met and personal growth is achieved. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll bring strong analytical skills, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders. Experience in change management and transformation projects would be adventagious.
Financial Controller - Leeds Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) Location: Kirkstall, Leeds (hybrid options available) Sector: Commercial Interiors / Construction Fit-Out Benefits: Profit Share Bonus Scheme, opportunity to build and lead the finance function About the Business Our client is an established and growing design and fit-out business with a turnover of around £4m. They specialise in creating inspiring, functional spaces that enhance wellbeing and connection - from biophilic design to full commercial fit-out projects. As the company continues its strong growth journey, they are now seeking an experienced and hands on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping the next phase of expansion. The Role This is a pivotal, hands on position where you will act as the first dedicated finance professional within the business. Working closely with the leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate management reporting, financial forecasting, and board packs to support strategic decision making. As the company scales, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a small finance team, develop robust systems, and help drive commercial performance through sound financial insight and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of financial systems, controls, and reporting Prepare accurate management accounts, board packs, and KPI reports Lead forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow management Partner with the Board to support strategic growth decisions Manage statutory accounts, VAT returns, and liaise with external accountants Handle day to day operations including invoicing, payroll, and debt management Conduct financial and project based analysis to support commercial decisions Recruit and develop a small finance team as the business expands The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a growing, project based environment. You will be comfortable being both strategic and hands on, with the ambition to shape the finance function as the business evolves. ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, or actively working towards qualification Proven experience in a construction, fit out, or project led business Strong analytical and reporting skills Proficiency in Xero or similar cloud based financial systems Commercial acumen and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level Collaborative, pragmatic, and forward thinking approach This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing, design led business that values creativity, sustainability, and long term success. You will join a forward thinking, purpose driven organisation offering: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hybrid working options for flexibility and balance Profit share bonus scheme (Growth by Sharing) Autonomy and influence as the business scales The opportunity to shape the finance function and future team How to Apply If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a hands on role within a growing project based business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping this company's financial future. IND25
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller - Leeds Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) Location: Kirkstall, Leeds (hybrid options available) Sector: Commercial Interiors / Construction Fit-Out Benefits: Profit Share Bonus Scheme, opportunity to build and lead the finance function About the Business Our client is an established and growing design and fit-out business with a turnover of around £4m. They specialise in creating inspiring, functional spaces that enhance wellbeing and connection - from biophilic design to full commercial fit-out projects. As the company continues its strong growth journey, they are now seeking an experienced and hands on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping the next phase of expansion. The Role This is a pivotal, hands on position where you will act as the first dedicated finance professional within the business. Working closely with the leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate management reporting, financial forecasting, and board packs to support strategic decision making. As the company scales, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a small finance team, develop robust systems, and help drive commercial performance through sound financial insight and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of financial systems, controls, and reporting Prepare accurate management accounts, board packs, and KPI reports Lead forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow management Partner with the Board to support strategic growth decisions Manage statutory accounts, VAT returns, and liaise with external accountants Handle day to day operations including invoicing, payroll, and debt management Conduct financial and project based analysis to support commercial decisions Recruit and develop a small finance team as the business expands The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a growing, project based environment. You will be comfortable being both strategic and hands on, with the ambition to shape the finance function as the business evolves. ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, or actively working towards qualification Proven experience in a construction, fit out, or project led business Strong analytical and reporting skills Proficiency in Xero or similar cloud based financial systems Commercial acumen and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level Collaborative, pragmatic, and forward thinking approach This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing, design led business that values creativity, sustainability, and long term success. You will join a forward thinking, purpose driven organisation offering: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hybrid working options for flexibility and balance Profit share bonus scheme (Growth by Sharing) Autonomy and influence as the business scales The opportunity to shape the finance function and future team How to Apply If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a hands on role within a growing project based business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping this company's financial future. IND25
Job Overview IOLLA is a direct to consumer, independent retailer of high quality eyewear; designed in house and enjoyed worldwide through our online and physical spaces. Our mission is to become the most popular prescription eyewear brand wherever we are, and we want you to help get us there! We're hiring a Financial Controller to take ownership of IOLLA's finance function and help shape the next phase of our growth. Based at our Glasgow HQ, this is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing retail eyewear brand at a genuinely pivotal point. We are aiming to expand from 6 to 20 stores over the next 3 years. You'll work closely with our Finance Director and co-founder to rebuild and modernise our finance stack, strengthen financial processes, and bring greater rigour and insight to the business. The role goes well beyond day-to-day financial control. You'll be expected to challenge how things are done, design better ways of working, and help shape how finance operates as part of the leadership team. For the right person, there is a clear pathway into succession for the Finance Director role, alongside share options. That said, this is not a purely strategic role. You need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and working hands on in the accounts. We're looking for someone who can operate at leadership level while still being deeply involved in the detail. What you'll do: Prepare periodic financial statements including monthly profit and loss accounts with narrative and insight, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation. Provide commercial insight to Senior Leadership, enabling informed operational and strategic decisions. Review, analyse and challenge operational costs to identify efficiency opportunities. Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance and internal risk management processes. Oversee stock movements and work closely with Creative & Operations to optimise stock planning. Co ordinate the budgeting and reforecast process, working closely with department leads. Manage the cash flow processes, including supplier payments and stock purchasing cadence. Manage the year end audit process and tax compliance requirements. Support and review Joint Ventrue Partner financial performance and reporting. Join our team because: You are a proven financial controller, with a minimum of 2 years experience operating at either a finance manager / financial controller level. You have experience managing and developing a finance team, preferably within the retail sector. You have a successful track record of providing robust financial management within a SME sized organisation. You love working with others - you have a great ability to build effective departmental and stakeholder relationships. You are passionate, enthusiastic and driven. You have an agile approach - flexing responsively to changes. You always seek to challenge the status quo with a positive and proactive approach to change. Nothing is a spectator sport at IOLLA - you thrive leading from being a team player, being a true IOLLA ambassador. You are self motivated and understand the importance of leading by example. What you'll get: £52.5k - £62.5k depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus. Opportunity to gain shares through our share option scheme. Enhanced annual leave with service, and annual leave purchase scheme. Private healthcare through Axa. Our Retail Trust partnership offers a host of benefits including an Employee Assistance programme and access to high street discounts, amongst many others. Complimentary eyewear. A generous friends and family discount. This role is based in our IOLLA Head Office, Glasgow.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Job Overview IOLLA is a direct to consumer, independent retailer of high quality eyewear; designed in house and enjoyed worldwide through our online and physical spaces. Our mission is to become the most popular prescription eyewear brand wherever we are, and we want you to help get us there! We're hiring a Financial Controller to take ownership of IOLLA's finance function and help shape the next phase of our growth. Based at our Glasgow HQ, this is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing retail eyewear brand at a genuinely pivotal point. We are aiming to expand from 6 to 20 stores over the next 3 years. You'll work closely with our Finance Director and co-founder to rebuild and modernise our finance stack, strengthen financial processes, and bring greater rigour and insight to the business. The role goes well beyond day-to-day financial control. You'll be expected to challenge how things are done, design better ways of working, and help shape how finance operates as part of the leadership team. For the right person, there is a clear pathway into succession for the Finance Director role, alongside share options. That said, this is not a purely strategic role. You need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and working hands on in the accounts. We're looking for someone who can operate at leadership level while still being deeply involved in the detail. What you'll do: Prepare periodic financial statements including monthly profit and loss accounts with narrative and insight, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation. Provide commercial insight to Senior Leadership, enabling informed operational and strategic decisions. Review, analyse and challenge operational costs to identify efficiency opportunities. Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance and internal risk management processes. Oversee stock movements and work closely with Creative & Operations to optimise stock planning. Co ordinate the budgeting and reforecast process, working closely with department leads. Manage the cash flow processes, including supplier payments and stock purchasing cadence. Manage the year end audit process and tax compliance requirements. Support and review Joint Ventrue Partner financial performance and reporting. Join our team because: You are a proven financial controller, with a minimum of 2 years experience operating at either a finance manager / financial controller level. You have experience managing and developing a finance team, preferably within the retail sector. You have a successful track record of providing robust financial management within a SME sized organisation. You love working with others - you have a great ability to build effective departmental and stakeholder relationships. You are passionate, enthusiastic and driven. You have an agile approach - flexing responsively to changes. You always seek to challenge the status quo with a positive and proactive approach to change. Nothing is a spectator sport at IOLLA - you thrive leading from being a team player, being a true IOLLA ambassador. You are self motivated and understand the importance of leading by example. What you'll get: £52.5k - £62.5k depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus. Opportunity to gain shares through our share option scheme. Enhanced annual leave with service, and annual leave purchase scheme. Private healthcare through Axa. Our Retail Trust partnership offers a host of benefits including an Employee Assistance programme and access to high street discounts, amongst many others. Complimentary eyewear. A generous friends and family discount. This role is based in our IOLLA Head Office, Glasgow.
Finance Business Partner Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager Functional Reporting to: Regional Financial Controller Business Unit: MPN Purpose of the Position Provision of accurate and timely financial information, decision support and performance analysis to the Business Unit General Manager (BUGM) to assist with the effective running of the business unit. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Operational and Administrative staff within the business unit, working within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities & Duties General Accounting Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with the Group and accounting rules. Posting of General ledger journals. Monitor and report off-balance sheet commitments. Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure correct treatment of financial transactions. Project Accounting and Support Support the Project Managers in understanding their projects. Coach/train Project Managers on the Project Accounting Systems so they can effectively monitor their projects. Function as a trusted advisor on financial matters, translating complex financial data into business-relevant insights. Financial Planning and Analysis Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports. Provide actionable insights based on financial data to improve business performance. Regular analysis of KPIs such as invoice lag, debtors, variances, and productive hours, communicating these with all stakeholders within the business unit. In conjunction with the BUGM, perform quarterly project reviews to ensure project performance is properly and prudently assessed. Budgeting and Forecasting Active involvement with the annual budget preparation process. Assist the BUGM in obtaining market intelligence to facilitate strategy and budget formulation. Active involvement with the quarterly reforecasting of the business unit. Monitor and track business unit performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions. Support the BUGM to control overhead spend within budget. Cash Management Evaluate the credit worthiness of new and existing clients. Maximum invoicing and ensure effective and efficient credit control in the business unit. Identify cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction. Ensure set up and payment of suppliers are performed in accordance with our control procedures and agreed payment terms. Control and Compliance Ensure all monthly and quarterly business unit and is completed to timetable. Ensure the business unit is compliant with Group Internal Control procedures and lead internal control reporting for the business unit. Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations. Other Lead and participate in the administration of the business unit and the team. Function as a catalyst to drive forward initiatives to achieve business strategy. Manage and deliver ad-hoc financial analysis for specific projects or initiatives. Evaluate and present financial implications of new business opportunities or changes in operations. Qualifications and Experience CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent accounting qualification. Minimum of 2 years post qualified experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting. Experience in business partnering, providing financial guidance and strategy. Skills Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to build and sustain relationships based on trust at all levels. Focused on quality and accuracy, within face paced environment, adhering to deadlines. Ability to understand the core operations and strategic priorities of the business. Strong analytical skills to interpret variances, identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Ability to use sound judgement to ensure appropriate messages are delivered. Strong financial skills applied in a project costing context. Cash Management experience. Strong IT skills in particular, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Knowledge of SAP desirable. Able to plan and deliver projects within agreed timeframes. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to collaborate with different teams and influence decision-making. High attention to detail, problem-solving, and proactive mindset. Base Location and Travel Requirements This role will be based in our Kintore office, but the successful candidate must be willing to travel to meet project and business requirements. Values In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities: Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance. Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally. Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results. Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager Functional Reporting to: Regional Financial Controller Business Unit: MPN Purpose of the Position Provision of accurate and timely financial information, decision support and performance analysis to the Business Unit General Manager (BUGM) to assist with the effective running of the business unit. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Operational and Administrative staff within the business unit, working within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities & Duties General Accounting Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with the Group and accounting rules. Posting of General ledger journals. Monitor and report off-balance sheet commitments. Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure correct treatment of financial transactions. Project Accounting and Support Support the Project Managers in understanding their projects. Coach/train Project Managers on the Project Accounting Systems so they can effectively monitor their projects. Function as a trusted advisor on financial matters, translating complex financial data into business-relevant insights. Financial Planning and Analysis Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports. Provide actionable insights based on financial data to improve business performance. Regular analysis of KPIs such as invoice lag, debtors, variances, and productive hours, communicating these with all stakeholders within the business unit. In conjunction with the BUGM, perform quarterly project reviews to ensure project performance is properly and prudently assessed. Budgeting and Forecasting Active involvement with the annual budget preparation process. Assist the BUGM in obtaining market intelligence to facilitate strategy and budget formulation. Active involvement with the quarterly reforecasting of the business unit. Monitor and track business unit performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions. Support the BUGM to control overhead spend within budget. Cash Management Evaluate the credit worthiness of new and existing clients. Maximum invoicing and ensure effective and efficient credit control in the business unit. Identify cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction. Ensure set up and payment of suppliers are performed in accordance with our control procedures and agreed payment terms. Control and Compliance Ensure all monthly and quarterly business unit and is completed to timetable. Ensure the business unit is compliant with Group Internal Control procedures and lead internal control reporting for the business unit. Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations. Other Lead and participate in the administration of the business unit and the team. Function as a catalyst to drive forward initiatives to achieve business strategy. Manage and deliver ad-hoc financial analysis for specific projects or initiatives. Evaluate and present financial implications of new business opportunities or changes in operations. Qualifications and Experience CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent accounting qualification. Minimum of 2 years post qualified experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting. Experience in business partnering, providing financial guidance and strategy. Skills Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to build and sustain relationships based on trust at all levels. Focused on quality and accuracy, within face paced environment, adhering to deadlines. Ability to understand the core operations and strategic priorities of the business. Strong analytical skills to interpret variances, identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Ability to use sound judgement to ensure appropriate messages are delivered. Strong financial skills applied in a project costing context. Cash Management experience. Strong IT skills in particular, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Knowledge of SAP desirable. Able to plan and deliver projects within agreed timeframes. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to collaborate with different teams and influence decision-making. High attention to detail, problem-solving, and proactive mindset. Base Location and Travel Requirements This role will be based in our Kintore office, but the successful candidate must be willing to travel to meet project and business requirements. Values In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities: Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance. Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally. Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results. Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
Financial Controller - BESS Location: UK Home based (with some European travel as required and London HQ) About the Role A fast-scaling renewable energy organisation is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of financial governance across a portfolio of international projects- particularly within Europe. This is a hands on, senior position with strong visibility across the business and close collaboration with commercial, project and executive teams. You'll be the subject matter expert for project finances, accounting accuracy, compliance, risk oversight and stakeholder management across complex, multi-country operations. Key Responsibilities Management of Project Finances Ensure the accuracy of cost and pricing calculations. Maintain precise project financials, ensuring accurate recording and reporting across internal systems. Attend commercial project status meetings; update forecasts and cost monitors. Prepare commercial documentation for project reviews (e.g., forecasts, cash flow). Lead project invoicing aligned to progress and contract terms, ensuring correct payment allocation. Oversee timely applications for payment from customers. Ensure compliance with FRG standards and local GAAP. Support identification and reporting of non-conformance costs. Risk & Claim Management Assess, monitor and report on financial and commercial risks (tax, currency, insurances, pricing, etc.). Escalate issues where appropriate. Compliance Oversight Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations (e.g., tax returns, transfer pricing, delegation concepts). Oversee adherence to export control, hedging/currency, and banking requirements (including petty cash if relevant). Ensure accuracy in revenue recognition, internal controls, and evaluation of risks/opportunities. For cross-border projects: align contract structures with tax requirements; manage documentation. Collaboration Represent finance in internal and external project meetings. Build strong working relationships across project teams and the wider business. Stakeholder Management Maintain effective communication with Contract Management, Project Management and all corporate functions (e.g., Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, Compliance). Coordinate financing, insurance, guarantees, and currency matters with relevant internal partners. Monitor subcontractor/partner performance via cost reviews. What We're Looking For Proven experience financially controlling external customer projects. Strong background in Accounting, Controlling, Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting. International exposure, ideally across European markets. Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent). High proficiency in MS Office. Analytical, process oriented and detail driven. Experience with risk management advantageous. Strong communicator, comfortable in multi-disciplinary project teams. Self organised, able to work to deadlines with high accuracy. Motivated to develop and progress within the sector. About Us Climate17 is a purpose led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller - BESS Location: UK Home based (with some European travel as required and London HQ) About the Role A fast-scaling renewable energy organisation is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of financial governance across a portfolio of international projects- particularly within Europe. This is a hands on, senior position with strong visibility across the business and close collaboration with commercial, project and executive teams. You'll be the subject matter expert for project finances, accounting accuracy, compliance, risk oversight and stakeholder management across complex, multi-country operations. Key Responsibilities Management of Project Finances Ensure the accuracy of cost and pricing calculations. Maintain precise project financials, ensuring accurate recording and reporting across internal systems. Attend commercial project status meetings; update forecasts and cost monitors. Prepare commercial documentation for project reviews (e.g., forecasts, cash flow). Lead project invoicing aligned to progress and contract terms, ensuring correct payment allocation. Oversee timely applications for payment from customers. Ensure compliance with FRG standards and local GAAP. Support identification and reporting of non-conformance costs. Risk & Claim Management Assess, monitor and report on financial and commercial risks (tax, currency, insurances, pricing, etc.). Escalate issues where appropriate. Compliance Oversight Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations (e.g., tax returns, transfer pricing, delegation concepts). Oversee adherence to export control, hedging/currency, and banking requirements (including petty cash if relevant). Ensure accuracy in revenue recognition, internal controls, and evaluation of risks/opportunities. For cross-border projects: align contract structures with tax requirements; manage documentation. Collaboration Represent finance in internal and external project meetings. Build strong working relationships across project teams and the wider business. Stakeholder Management Maintain effective communication with Contract Management, Project Management and all corporate functions (e.g., Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, Compliance). Coordinate financing, insurance, guarantees, and currency matters with relevant internal partners. Monitor subcontractor/partner performance via cost reviews. What We're Looking For Proven experience financially controlling external customer projects. Strong background in Accounting, Controlling, Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting. International exposure, ideally across European markets. Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent). High proficiency in MS Office. Analytical, process oriented and detail driven. Experience with risk management advantageous. Strong communicator, comfortable in multi-disciplinary project teams. Self organised, able to work to deadlines with high accuracy. Motivated to develop and progress within the sector. About Us Climate17 is a purpose led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
Job Title: Account Manager / Finance Controller (Construction) Location: Swadlincote Rate: £17 £18 per hour Systems: Xero & Simpro About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Account Manager / Finance Controller to join our construction business on a part-time basis. You will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth financial management across the company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident working independently, and has strong experience within the construction sector. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Manage daily bookkeeping including accounts payable/receivable. Produce weekly and monthly financial reports, cashflow forecasts, and budget updates. Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards. Maintain accurate records in Xero, ensuring all transactions are correctly coded. Project Costing & Construction Finance Track project costs, variations, and margins using Simpro. Ensure job costing is accurate and up to date. Support the team with WIP reporting and project profitability analysis. Billing & Invoicing Prepare and issue sales invoices, progress claims, and applications for payment. Monitor aged debtors and follow up outstanding payments. Process supplier invoices, verify purchase orders, and manage payment runs. Compliance & Administration Assist with VAT returns, CIS deductions, and payroll data preparation. Maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Liaise with external accountants as required. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a finance/ accounts role within the construction industry. Strong working knowledge of Xero and Simpro (essential). Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Confident with job costing, financial reporting, and managing multiple projects. Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with both internal teams and suppliers. What We Offer £17 £18 per hour, depending on experience. A supportive team environment within a growing construction business. Opportunity to take ownership of the company s financial processes.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Account Manager / Finance Controller (Construction) Location: Swadlincote Rate: £17 £18 per hour Systems: Xero & Simpro About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Account Manager / Finance Controller to join our construction business on a part-time basis. You will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth financial management across the company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident working independently, and has strong experience within the construction sector. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Manage daily bookkeeping including accounts payable/receivable. Produce weekly and monthly financial reports, cashflow forecasts, and budget updates. Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards. Maintain accurate records in Xero, ensuring all transactions are correctly coded. Project Costing & Construction Finance Track project costs, variations, and margins using Simpro. Ensure job costing is accurate and up to date. Support the team with WIP reporting and project profitability analysis. Billing & Invoicing Prepare and issue sales invoices, progress claims, and applications for payment. Monitor aged debtors and follow up outstanding payments. Process supplier invoices, verify purchase orders, and manage payment runs. Compliance & Administration Assist with VAT returns, CIS deductions, and payroll data preparation. Maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Liaise with external accountants as required. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a finance/ accounts role within the construction industry. Strong working knowledge of Xero and Simpro (essential). Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Confident with job costing, financial reporting, and managing multiple projects. Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with both internal teams and suppliers. What We Offer £17 £18 per hour, depending on experience. A supportive team environment within a growing construction business. Opportunity to take ownership of the company s financial processes.
Our client is a leading sixth form college in Manchester, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, personal development and a strong Catholic ethos. Their modern facilities and supportive environment enable both staff and students to thrive. They are proud of their values - Sincerity, Justice, Truth, Freedom, Excellence, Internationality and Joy - which underpin every aspect of college life. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to lead their Finance Team and ensure the College's financial integrity, efficiency and compliance. Reporting to the Vice Principal (Planning & Resources), you will manage all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, audit preparation and cash-flow management. You will play a key strategic role in planning and forecasting, supporting the Senior Leadership Team to optimise resources and maintain their outstanding standards. You will have excellent technical skills, strong attention to detail and proven experience in financial management. Experience with Sage Intacct and in an educational environment is desirable. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing . Closing date: 9am Tuesday 10 February 2026 Interview date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Our client is a leading sixth form college in Manchester, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, personal development and a strong Catholic ethos. Their modern facilities and supportive environment enable both staff and students to thrive. They are proud of their values - Sincerity, Justice, Truth, Freedom, Excellence, Internationality and Joy - which underpin every aspect of college life. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to lead their Finance Team and ensure the College's financial integrity, efficiency and compliance. Reporting to the Vice Principal (Planning & Resources), you will manage all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, audit preparation and cash-flow management. You will play a key strategic role in planning and forecasting, supporting the Senior Leadership Team to optimise resources and maintain their outstanding standards. You will have excellent technical skills, strong attention to detail and proven experience in financial management. Experience with Sage Intacct and in an educational environment is desirable. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing . Closing date: 9am Tuesday 10 February 2026 Interview date: Thursday 26 February 2026
MCS Group are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join a global manufacturing company based in Ballymena. The Company: Our client is a global manufacturing company based in Ballymena. They are an award winning business that invest heavily in research and development to ensure the best products for their customers. Now is an exciting time to be joining the company as they look to add a Finance Manager to their growing Ballymena team. The Rewards: As the successful Finance Manager, you will receive the following: £40-60 + extensive benefits; Discretionary Bonus; Modern office to work in; Opportunity to work for highly reputable employer. The Role: As the successful Finance Manager, you will be reporting to the Finance Controller and will be responsible for the following duties: Lead financial modelling and analysis and other contract tenders; Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to develop competitive, well-structured bids; Analysing financial and operational results, reviewing existing processes and procedures and recommending improvements; Good stakeholder engagement to liaise with wider financial team; Support month-end delivery and succession planning across the finance team; Other duties as outlined in the full job description. The Person: The successful Finance Manager will have the following characteristics: Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent; Open to practice or industry background; Willing to work fully onsite in Ballymena; Strong communication skills. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Luke Maddison, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
MCS Group are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join a global manufacturing company based in Ballymena. The Company: Our client is a global manufacturing company based in Ballymena. They are an award winning business that invest heavily in research and development to ensure the best products for their customers. Now is an exciting time to be joining the company as they look to add a Finance Manager to their growing Ballymena team. The Rewards: As the successful Finance Manager, you will receive the following: £40-60 + extensive benefits; Discretionary Bonus; Modern office to work in; Opportunity to work for highly reputable employer. The Role: As the successful Finance Manager, you will be reporting to the Finance Controller and will be responsible for the following duties: Lead financial modelling and analysis and other contract tenders; Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to develop competitive, well-structured bids; Analysing financial and operational results, reviewing existing processes and procedures and recommending improvements; Good stakeholder engagement to liaise with wider financial team; Support month-end delivery and succession planning across the finance team; Other duties as outlined in the full job description. The Person: The successful Finance Manager will have the following characteristics: Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent; Open to practice or industry background; Willing to work fully onsite in Ballymena; Strong communication skills. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Luke Maddison, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Ultra Electronics Group
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis page is loaded Head of Financial Planning & Analysislocations: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11293# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionThe Ultra Finance function leads the budgeting and forecasting processes and supports the strategy process, as well as managing performance against budget. In addition, it ensures that effective financial controls are in operation in all businesses to ensure stewardship of the Group's assets. It ensures compliance with best professional standards, statutory financial requirements and fiscal provision and undertakes tax planning activities and ensure that the Group's tax reporting duties are discharged. It ensures that the Group has adequate long-term funding to meet the requirements of its Strategic Plan and supports M&A.To design and deliver impactful FP&A, including Finance Business Partnering, across the PCS UK and US entities with oversight of FP&A at the CEMS business. This role will have a sizeable commercial angle to it, with the individual expected to help generate meaningful value within the business. This role also has management responsibility for the Business Intelligence team.This role will report directly to the CFO. The role will work very closely with the Financial Controller, forming a key finance leadership team.This role will be tasked with responsibility and ownership of: Leading the analytics associated with monthly Actuals reporting, including variances to Budget, Forecast, Prior Year etc. Analysis will cover all aspects of the P&L, especially focusing on revenue and margins within Value Streams (i.e. platforms, portfolios, part numbers etc) The creation and production of meaningful MI to support the timely and robust month end close, culminating in the production of a high-quality, timely and complete proposed (finance) board report to be prepared for the CFO Leading the weekly Flash forecasting process, the output of which will be a forecast of orders, revenue, contribution margin, gross margin, IRAD, opex and EBITDA BOO, together with Operating Cash BOO for the current and subsequent two months (i.e. a 3 month rolling forecast). The output should be commercially insightful (with risk & opportunities and variance analysis for example) and should have the buy-in of the key business stakeholders. Actions arising should be noted and project managed to a timely conclusion Leading the Quarterly and annual Budget forecasting processes to agreed timelines, based on meaningful and detailed supporting schedules built on bottom-up and analysable data sources. The process should be managed through an integrated financial model with appropriate automation and clearly and easily identifiable assumptions. The output will comprise of a high quality, insightful presentation pack aligned to a complete and timely OneStream data submission Working collaboratively across the business to lead the annual creation, submission and subsequent periodic refreshes of the 5 year Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan will cover the front end of the business and project financially through a P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow. The process should ensure a robust audit trail which is relatively easy for a reviewer to navigate their way through. The ultimate output will be a significant presentation pack providing analysis of the business through the prism of numerous different cuts and slices of the business Developing and maintaining deep and meaningful margin analysis tools providing insight on historical and projected margins across the product range within the business. The analysis must be intrinsically linked and reconcilable to the General Ledger. The analysis should be produced in a way that enables finance and non-finance users of the tool to identify margins and make impactful decisions based on this information Leading the creation and evolution of a robust, granular and well-presented MI suite, providing meaningful insight on business metrics in a timely fashion Be the point Finance person for interacting with, and supporting the S&OP process, as well as ensuring it is fully integrated with financial forecasts. To enable this a keen interest will be required to ensure the Opportunities Tracker remains relevant for financial forecasting purposes To lead finance business partnering, to include, but not be limited to: + Working very closely with the VP of Engineering and COO, providing day to day business partnering support, being a key member of their functional senior management, offering finance support, guidance and leadership to them and their teams + Embedding a culture of managing finance by operational metrics. Lead on the creation, capture, streamlining, cleansing and challenge of all financial operational metrics including key elements such as labour utilisation, efficiency, standard costs including labour routings, absorption, turnaround times etc + Be the point person for providing commercial finance leadership to the Repairs business, supporting growth in the business and improvement in margins. Additionally, working closely with the Financial Controller to provide financial comfort and controls of the warranty reserve, identifying opportunities to reduce the financial impact and identifying trends in warranty exposure + Partner in the creation of financially meaningful business cases for investment in IRAD, capitalised development, impairment testing etc + Finance lead on targeting and driving VCP opportunities Working very closely with the Financial Controller (and team), especially to support the timely and accurate submission of month end reporting, year end audits, project accounting, bid submission and associate cost audits, and by providing insight and input to support meaningful balance sheet reconciliations on areas with significant Engineering or Operations underlying ownership Leading the Business Intelligence team to improve the quality of data, reporting and systems across the business. Partner with the business to understand key business requirements, reporting challenges, manual processes and the like, transforming them through a structured program management approach into live, accurate, meaningful reports which are based on data which is integrally tied to the financials within the business Identify opportunities to make improvements to IFS for capture of data, improvement of processes, creation of robust master data etc Driving consistency of approach across all aspects of PCS and CEMS Support ad hoc projects that may arise from time to time# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis page is loaded Head of Financial Planning & Analysislocations: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11293# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionThe Ultra Finance function leads the budgeting and forecasting processes and supports the strategy process, as well as managing performance against budget. In addition, it ensures that effective financial controls are in operation in all businesses to ensure stewardship of the Group's assets. It ensures compliance with best professional standards, statutory financial requirements and fiscal provision and undertakes tax planning activities and ensure that the Group's tax reporting duties are discharged. It ensures that the Group has adequate long-term funding to meet the requirements of its Strategic Plan and supports M&A.To design and deliver impactful FP&A, including Finance Business Partnering, across the PCS UK and US entities with oversight of FP&A at the CEMS business. This role will have a sizeable commercial angle to it, with the individual expected to help generate meaningful value within the business. This role also has management responsibility for the Business Intelligence team.This role will report directly to the CFO. The role will work very closely with the Financial Controller, forming a key finance leadership team.This role will be tasked with responsibility and ownership of: Leading the analytics associated with monthly Actuals reporting, including variances to Budget, Forecast, Prior Year etc. Analysis will cover all aspects of the P&L, especially focusing on revenue and margins within Value Streams (i.e. platforms, portfolios, part numbers etc) The creation and production of meaningful MI to support the timely and robust month end close, culminating in the production of a high-quality, timely and complete proposed (finance) board report to be prepared for the CFO Leading the weekly Flash forecasting process, the output of which will be a forecast of orders, revenue, contribution margin, gross margin, IRAD, opex and EBITDA BOO, together with Operating Cash BOO for the current and subsequent two months (i.e. a 3 month rolling forecast). The output should be commercially insightful (with risk & opportunities and variance analysis for example) and should have the buy-in of the key business stakeholders. Actions arising should be noted and project managed to a timely conclusion Leading the Quarterly and annual Budget forecasting processes to agreed timelines, based on meaningful and detailed supporting schedules built on bottom-up and analysable data sources. The process should be managed through an integrated financial model with appropriate automation and clearly and easily identifiable assumptions. The output will comprise of a high quality, insightful presentation pack aligned to a complete and timely OneStream data submission Working collaboratively across the business to lead the annual creation, submission and subsequent periodic refreshes of the 5 year Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan will cover the front end of the business and project financially through a P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow. The process should ensure a robust audit trail which is relatively easy for a reviewer to navigate their way through. The ultimate output will be a significant presentation pack providing analysis of the business through the prism of numerous different cuts and slices of the business Developing and maintaining deep and meaningful margin analysis tools providing insight on historical and projected margins across the product range within the business. The analysis must be intrinsically linked and reconcilable to the General Ledger. The analysis should be produced in a way that enables finance and non-finance users of the tool to identify margins and make impactful decisions based on this information Leading the creation and evolution of a robust, granular and well-presented MI suite, providing meaningful insight on business metrics in a timely fashion Be the point Finance person for interacting with, and supporting the S&OP process, as well as ensuring it is fully integrated with financial forecasts. To enable this a keen interest will be required to ensure the Opportunities Tracker remains relevant for financial forecasting purposes To lead finance business partnering, to include, but not be limited to: + Working very closely with the VP of Engineering and COO, providing day to day business partnering support, being a key member of their functional senior management, offering finance support, guidance and leadership to them and their teams + Embedding a culture of managing finance by operational metrics. Lead on the creation, capture, streamlining, cleansing and challenge of all financial operational metrics including key elements such as labour utilisation, efficiency, standard costs including labour routings, absorption, turnaround times etc + Be the point person for providing commercial finance leadership to the Repairs business, supporting growth in the business and improvement in margins. Additionally, working closely with the Financial Controller to provide financial comfort and controls of the warranty reserve, identifying opportunities to reduce the financial impact and identifying trends in warranty exposure + Partner in the creation of financially meaningful business cases for investment in IRAD, capitalised development, impairment testing etc + Finance lead on targeting and driving VCP opportunities Working very closely with the Financial Controller (and team), especially to support the timely and accurate submission of month end reporting, year end audits, project accounting, bid submission and associate cost audits, and by providing insight and input to support meaningful balance sheet reconciliations on areas with significant Engineering or Operations underlying ownership Leading the Business Intelligence team to improve the quality of data, reporting and systems across the business. Partner with the business to understand key business requirements, reporting challenges, manual processes and the like, transforming them through a structured program management approach into live, accurate, meaningful reports which are based on data which is integrally tied to the financials within the business Identify opportunities to make improvements to IFS for capture of data, improvement of processes, creation of robust master data etc Driving consistency of approach across all aspects of PCS and CEMS Support ad hoc projects that may arise from time to time# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National
Job description A leading residential services group in Leeds currently require a Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth. This is your chance to influence high-level decisions - partner with C suite executives, and bring commercial insight that transforms the business. About the role Following significant new investment, this newly created position bridges finance and operations, providing a clear commercial narrative on the company's financial position. You will be at the forefront of decision making for major projects, covering systems transformation, acquisitions, and team restructuring - while delivering robust reporting and actionable insights across all business areas. What you will do Work directly with the Finance Director and Financial Controller at executive level. Provide strategic financial analysis and commercial recommendations. Influence key projects that shape the future of the business. Ideally you will be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified. Proven experience as a Senior Finance Business Partner, Commercial Accountant or Commercial Finance Manager. A strong track record of delivering projects and influencing decisions at board level. Why consider this as your next move Excellent salary and benefits. Flexible working arrangements. A forward thinking, ambitious consultancy where your ideas matter. Ideal opportunity for a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant who is looking to add commercial value to a rapidly developing organisation - whether you're a seasoned Finance Business Partner, Commercial FP&A specialist, Project Accountant or Commercial Finance Manager, this role could offer that next challenge to widen and develop your existing commercial skill set. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Job description A leading residential services group in Leeds currently require a Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth. This is your chance to influence high-level decisions - partner with C suite executives, and bring commercial insight that transforms the business. About the role Following significant new investment, this newly created position bridges finance and operations, providing a clear commercial narrative on the company's financial position. You will be at the forefront of decision making for major projects, covering systems transformation, acquisitions, and team restructuring - while delivering robust reporting and actionable insights across all business areas. What you will do Work directly with the Finance Director and Financial Controller at executive level. Provide strategic financial analysis and commercial recommendations. Influence key projects that shape the future of the business. Ideally you will be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified. Proven experience as a Senior Finance Business Partner, Commercial Accountant or Commercial Finance Manager. A strong track record of delivering projects and influencing decisions at board level. Why consider this as your next move Excellent salary and benefits. Flexible working arrangements. A forward thinking, ambitious consultancy where your ideas matter. Ideal opportunity for a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant who is looking to add commercial value to a rapidly developing organisation - whether you're a seasoned Finance Business Partner, Commercial FP&A specialist, Project Accountant or Commercial Finance Manager, this role could offer that next challenge to widen and develop your existing commercial skill set. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Take a pivotal role in strengthening financial leadership and shaping the future of a high impact for a national charity tackling homelessness and social exclusion as their new Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership role within a fast-moving, mission-driven organisation delivering vital housing and support services across England. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & IT, you'll play a central role in embedding strong financial controls, leading a growing finance team, and supporting both core charitable operations and an expanding housing subsidiary. This role offers genuine development potential - ideal for someone looking to broaden their leadership exposure, deepen their technical expertise, and position themselves for future Director-level responsibilities. What you'll gain: Strategic leadership exposure - work closely with executive leadership, trustees and internal committees, contributing to organisation-wide decision making. People leadership - lead, mentor and develop a busy finance team in a complex, multi-entity environment. Systems and transformation experience - take a leading role in embedding a new finance system and driving greater automation and efficiency. Group-level complexity - gain hands on experience across consolidated accounts and a growing housing subsidiary. Clear progression potential - a genuine platform to develop into broader finance leadership within the charity sector (or beyond). What you'll do as the Financial Controller: Lead group year-end reporting, the statutory audit, and high-quality trustee reporting. Embed strong financial controls, policies and processes, driving continuous improvement. Play a key role in finance system implementation and increased automation. Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing accounting expertise across the organisation. Deliver timely, insightful management accounts for a growing housing subsidiary. Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, payroll and transactional finance with confidence. Represent finance at internal forums, influencing decision-making at a senior level. What you'll need: A full recognised accounting qualification (or be in the final stages). Strong experience operating in a robust internal control environment, with ownership of month end and/or year end processes. Proven ability or desire to lead, motivate and develop a finance team. Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence working across a senior leadership group. Experience in the charity, housing or public sector is desirable but not essential. Candidates looking to make their first move from practice into a senior in-house role are strongly encouraged to apply. The role is based in Manchester , with a flexible hybrid working model (typically two days per week in the office). Ready to take the next step? Applications for this Financial Controller are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged to avoid missing out on this standout opportunity to grow your finance leadership career while making a genuine social impact.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Take a pivotal role in strengthening financial leadership and shaping the future of a high impact for a national charity tackling homelessness and social exclusion as their new Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership role within a fast-moving, mission-driven organisation delivering vital housing and support services across England. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & IT, you'll play a central role in embedding strong financial controls, leading a growing finance team, and supporting both core charitable operations and an expanding housing subsidiary. This role offers genuine development potential - ideal for someone looking to broaden their leadership exposure, deepen their technical expertise, and position themselves for future Director-level responsibilities. What you'll gain: Strategic leadership exposure - work closely with executive leadership, trustees and internal committees, contributing to organisation-wide decision making. People leadership - lead, mentor and develop a busy finance team in a complex, multi-entity environment. Systems and transformation experience - take a leading role in embedding a new finance system and driving greater automation and efficiency. Group-level complexity - gain hands on experience across consolidated accounts and a growing housing subsidiary. Clear progression potential - a genuine platform to develop into broader finance leadership within the charity sector (or beyond). What you'll do as the Financial Controller: Lead group year-end reporting, the statutory audit, and high-quality trustee reporting. Embed strong financial controls, policies and processes, driving continuous improvement. Play a key role in finance system implementation and increased automation. Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing accounting expertise across the organisation. Deliver timely, insightful management accounts for a growing housing subsidiary. Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, payroll and transactional finance with confidence. Represent finance at internal forums, influencing decision-making at a senior level. What you'll need: A full recognised accounting qualification (or be in the final stages). Strong experience operating in a robust internal control environment, with ownership of month end and/or year end processes. Proven ability or desire to lead, motivate and develop a finance team. Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence working across a senior leadership group. Experience in the charity, housing or public sector is desirable but not essential. Candidates looking to make their first move from practice into a senior in-house role are strongly encouraged to apply. The role is based in Manchester , with a flexible hybrid working model (typically two days per week in the office). Ready to take the next step? Applications for this Financial Controller are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged to avoid missing out on this standout opportunity to grow your finance leadership career while making a genuine social impact.
Location: Exeter, Full-time Starting Salary: (53-59K) DOE Reporting to: Group CFO A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a leading UK procurement company. Brigantes specialises in "on-the-man" tactical apparel and equipment. We are looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Financial Controller, who will manage the financial operations of the company. Their duties include maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, presenting financial reports to an executive team and overseeing the preparation of budgets. As Financial Controller you will play a key role in managing the financial direction and performance of the company. Duties and Responsibilities We are a hands on business and are looking for someone who can undertake a broader scope of responsibilities, in general, their day to day tasks will include: Ensuring that an organisation meets the necessary taxation requirements Collaborating with both the Board of Directors and the Group Board in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company's ledger Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures. Also, the preparation of monthly a quarterly management information and disclosures for the presentation to the Group CFO. Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategizing. Financial planning and reporting & assisting with the preparation of budgets and discussions with department heads to enhance the decision making process Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support with regards to financial year ends. Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation Firm management of cash flow and the challenges associated with quarterly seasonable sales trends. The role will involve a direct report - a financial assistant. Skills and Qualifications The successful candidate will need to clearly communicate financial information to senior management and must have the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. The financial controller will need the following pre requisite skill sets A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages A strong understanding of tax codes and laws Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports In depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting Ability to problem solve The successful candidate will need to evidence previous experience in a managerial accounting position and have a suitable accounting qualification. The candidate will report to the Group CFO. You will join a supportive team that values impactful work, personal development and continuous improvements. This role will involve working at our office in the centre of Exeter on a Permanent, full time basis. You will be provided with a laptop and Mobile phone. Vitality Private Medical Insurance Health Shield 20 Days paid holiday, plus public holidays & discretionary Christmas shut down. Nest Pension Free onsite parking based on availability. Starting salary will be £53,000 -£59,000 PA. How to apply If you would like to apply, please send your covering letter and CV to or Mrs K Wannell Brigantes Consulting Ltd Bradninch Hall Castle Street Exeter Devon EX4 3PL We want to hear your challenges Think you've got a problem we can't solve? Think again. Our years of experience, technical know how, and on the ground training have prepared us for any "on-the-man" equipment challenge you can throw at us.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Exeter, Full-time Starting Salary: (53-59K) DOE Reporting to: Group CFO A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a leading UK procurement company. Brigantes specialises in "on-the-man" tactical apparel and equipment. We are looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Financial Controller, who will manage the financial operations of the company. Their duties include maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, presenting financial reports to an executive team and overseeing the preparation of budgets. As Financial Controller you will play a key role in managing the financial direction and performance of the company. Duties and Responsibilities We are a hands on business and are looking for someone who can undertake a broader scope of responsibilities, in general, their day to day tasks will include: Ensuring that an organisation meets the necessary taxation requirements Collaborating with both the Board of Directors and the Group Board in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company's ledger Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures. Also, the preparation of monthly a quarterly management information and disclosures for the presentation to the Group CFO. Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategizing. Financial planning and reporting & assisting with the preparation of budgets and discussions with department heads to enhance the decision making process Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support with regards to financial year ends. Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation Firm management of cash flow and the challenges associated with quarterly seasonable sales trends. The role will involve a direct report - a financial assistant. Skills and Qualifications The successful candidate will need to clearly communicate financial information to senior management and must have the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. The financial controller will need the following pre requisite skill sets A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages A strong understanding of tax codes and laws Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports In depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting Ability to problem solve The successful candidate will need to evidence previous experience in a managerial accounting position and have a suitable accounting qualification. The candidate will report to the Group CFO. You will join a supportive team that values impactful work, personal development and continuous improvements. This role will involve working at our office in the centre of Exeter on a Permanent, full time basis. You will be provided with a laptop and Mobile phone. Vitality Private Medical Insurance Health Shield 20 Days paid holiday, plus public holidays & discretionary Christmas shut down. Nest Pension Free onsite parking based on availability. Starting salary will be £53,000 -£59,000 PA. How to apply If you would like to apply, please send your covering letter and CV to or Mrs K Wannell Brigantes Consulting Ltd Bradninch Hall Castle Street Exeter Devon EX4 3PL We want to hear your challenges Think you've got a problem we can't solve? Think again. Our years of experience, technical know how, and on the ground training have prepared us for any "on-the-man" equipment challenge you can throw at us.
£35,000 - £45,000 + Flexible Working + 33 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Other Benefits An excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in inventory accounting and finance looking for the chance to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of a global leading business. Do you have experience overseeing inventory finance and accounting? Would you like to work for an expanding, global leading business? This well established global business design and manufacturer a range of specialist products for clients around the world. They have gone from strength to strength in recent years, claiming an increasing share of their market. Due to this, they are now busier than ever and are looking for a Financial Inventory Controller to join their expert team. The Financial Inventory Controller will own the financial management of global inventory, ensuring accurate forecasting, strong month-end close and clear reporting. Partnering closely with sales, supply chain and operations, the role will manage inventory accounting, controls and provisions, while supporting compliance, working capital management and continuous improvement across the business. This role would therefore suit an individual with a background in inventory accounting and finance who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role at a growing company. The Role: Own global inventory financial management, reporting and month-end close. Partner with sales, supply chain and operations on inventory and cost control. Ensure strong controls, compliance and continuous improvement. £35,000 - £45,000 + Flexible Working + 33 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Other Benefits The Person: Background in inventory accounting & finance Understanding of sales forecasting Experience with financial analysis Strong Excel skills Commutable to High Wycombe area
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
£35,000 - £45,000 + Flexible Working + 33 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Other Benefits An excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in inventory accounting and finance looking for the chance to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of a global leading business. Do you have experience overseeing inventory finance and accounting? Would you like to work for an expanding, global leading business? This well established global business design and manufacturer a range of specialist products for clients around the world. They have gone from strength to strength in recent years, claiming an increasing share of their market. Due to this, they are now busier than ever and are looking for a Financial Inventory Controller to join their expert team. The Financial Inventory Controller will own the financial management of global inventory, ensuring accurate forecasting, strong month-end close and clear reporting. Partnering closely with sales, supply chain and operations, the role will manage inventory accounting, controls and provisions, while supporting compliance, working capital management and continuous improvement across the business. This role would therefore suit an individual with a background in inventory accounting and finance who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role at a growing company. The Role: Own global inventory financial management, reporting and month-end close. Partner with sales, supply chain and operations on inventory and cost control. Ensure strong controls, compliance and continuous improvement. £35,000 - £45,000 + Flexible Working + 33 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Other Benefits The Person: Background in inventory accounting & finance Understanding of sales forecasting Experience with financial analysis Strong Excel skills Commutable to High Wycombe area
Salary: £65k - 75k per year + Bonus and hybrid working An opportunity to join a growing privately owned business, operating within a fast paced, exciting sector, driving change! This is a newly created role that will work closely with the Group Finance Director and Divisional MDs. Our client is already a market leader in thier sector and this role will work closely with the senior leadership group to drive further growth and business performance. We are looking for an ambitious Financail Controller who is looking to step into a Finance Director role in the next 2-4 years. Duties will include; Overview of management accounts, balance sheets and divisional P&Ls Ownership of audit and engagement with external audit partners Produce financial models to be distributed to Divisional MDs aimed at guiding decision making Production of detailed cash flow forecasts Act as a the main business partner to company leaders, supporting them through growth cycles Work closely with management and financial accounts teams to monitor multiple P&Ls and budgets Assist with new business strategies, working across commercial, marketing, sales & operations Gain wider exposure within the Group and c-suite level during reporting periods Continue to develop processes and procedures across your divisions to evolve commercial understanding Candidate profile; Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA Strong technical skillset Excellent business partnering skills Self starter - ability to operate at all levels with minimal oversight Hybrid and flexible working model Wide range of affiliated product discounts Can't find the job you're looking for? Complete this short form & submit your CV then we will do the rest (Permitted file size is 5Mb and file types are: doc, docx, txt, pdf, rtf, xls)
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Salary: £65k - 75k per year + Bonus and hybrid working An opportunity to join a growing privately owned business, operating within a fast paced, exciting sector, driving change! This is a newly created role that will work closely with the Group Finance Director and Divisional MDs. Our client is already a market leader in thier sector and this role will work closely with the senior leadership group to drive further growth and business performance. We are looking for an ambitious Financail Controller who is looking to step into a Finance Director role in the next 2-4 years. Duties will include; Overview of management accounts, balance sheets and divisional P&Ls Ownership of audit and engagement with external audit partners Produce financial models to be distributed to Divisional MDs aimed at guiding decision making Production of detailed cash flow forecasts Act as a the main business partner to company leaders, supporting them through growth cycles Work closely with management and financial accounts teams to monitor multiple P&Ls and budgets Assist with new business strategies, working across commercial, marketing, sales & operations Gain wider exposure within the Group and c-suite level during reporting periods Continue to develop processes and procedures across your divisions to evolve commercial understanding Candidate profile; Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA Strong technical skillset Excellent business partnering skills Self starter - ability to operate at all levels with minimal oversight Hybrid and flexible working model Wide range of affiliated product discounts Can't find the job you're looking for? Complete this short form & submit your CV then we will do the rest (Permitted file size is 5Mb and file types are: doc, docx, txt, pdf, rtf, xls)
