Financial Controller

  • Vitae Financial Recruitment
  • Amersham, Buckinghamshire
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Financial Controller
Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Working pattern: 5 days per week on-site
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience.

An opportunity for a commercially focused Financial Controller to play a key role in planning, performance management and decision support across a multi-site business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role combines forward-looking analysis with hands-on business partnering. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles.
Build and maintain integrated financial models across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
Support medium-term strategic planning, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Business Partnering
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior operational leaders.
Deliver clear monthly performance insight, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Challenge and support teams on margins, productivity, cost control and incentive structures.
Drive improvements in overhead efficiency and working capital management.
Reporting & Insight
Own and enhance monthly management reporting for board and leadership teams.
Provide detailed analysis to support pricing, performance reviews and commercial decisions.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to improve accountability and operational focus.
Controls & Processes
Improve reporting processes, data quality and financial systems.
Ensure consistency between management reporting and statutory accounts.
Support month-end close activities as required.

Candidate Profile
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.
Confident working with senior non-finance stakeholders.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
Commercial, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

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