Warner Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and successful business near Daventry, Northamptonshire. The business turnover is circa £10 million, you will take full responsibility for the finance function. Working closely with the CEO, you'll enjoy a broad and influential role, combining hands-on financial management with strategic business support. With an excellent reputation, low staff turnover and a friendly culture, this is a rare opportunity to join a stable business where your expertise will be highly valued and your contribution clearly recognised.
Financial Controller
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including:
- Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts
- Full responsibility for the company P&L, Cashflow and Balance sheets reporting
- Presenting to the senior management team
- Cash flow forecasting
- Budget setting and management
- Ensuring compliance with financial controls
- VAT returns and statutory filings in line with deadlines
- Credit control and debtor management
- Day-to-day accounting (sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger, journals and reconciliations)
- Bank payments, payroll oversight
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Liaison with external auditors and third parties
About You
We are looking for a self-motivated finance professional who thrives in a broad, independent role:
- Relevant finance qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- Strong commercial experience, ideally within an SME environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous pension scheme (minimum 9% employer contribution)
- Private healthcare
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Positive work-life balance in a supportive business
