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KC Group is working with a growing SME with a group of businesses across multiple sectors, entering an exciting phase of expansion. As a result, they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and help build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth. This is a high-impact role working closely with the Managing Director, offering genuine scope to shape the finance function and progress into a Financial Controller position over time. This position will evolve the finance function from a primarily transactional and compliance-based environment into a forward-looking, insight-driven function. You will introduce improved reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making as the business scales.Key Responsibilities You will take overall ownership of the finance function, leading and developing a small team while acting as a key business partner to the Managing Director and wider leadership team. This will involve collaborating closely with operational, sales and purchasing teams, as well as managing relationships with external advisors and banking partners. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including full monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance, risks and opportunities. Maintaining strong financial control across the balance sheet, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting quarterly reporting obligations will form a key part of the role. A core focus will be improving cash flow visibility and working capital management, through the development of rolling forecasts, monitoring stock and debtor positions, and proactively identifying risks to liquidity while supporting informed decision-making. You will also introduce and lead structured budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering annual budgets, rolling forecasts and variance analysis, while building financial models to support strategic planning and translating financial data into clear insight for non-finance stakeholders. From a commercial perspective, you will provide valuable analysis on margins, pricing and profitability, supporting supplier negotiations, monitoring cost of goods and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance, as well as contributing to new product launches and growth initiatives. Alongside this, you will play a key role in strengthening systems and processes, improving reporting tools and data visibility, enhancing financial controls appropriate for a growing SME, and supporting the implementation of the Unleashed inventory system alongside existing Xero systems.About You\n\n • Experience within product-based, manufacturing, FMCG or stock-led environments would be advantageous.\n, • Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), part-qualified or strong QBE candidates will all be considered.\n, • Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar\n, • Background in a growing SME or entrepreneurial environment\n, • Strong management accounts, forecasting and budgeting experience\n, • Comfortable building processes in a scaling business\n, • Able to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to influence decision-making\n You’ll be joining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business where ideas are encouraged, ownership is valued, and you can make a real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with leadership and shape the future of the finance function.Benefits include: \n\n, • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)\n, • Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00am – 4:30pm)\n, • Clear progression to Financial Controller\n, • Collaborative and supportive team environment\n

Job Title: Senior Business ControllerLocation: Stevenage (Hybrid)Salary: £80,000 - £90,000Type: Full-time \n OverviewAn exclusive opportunity with Robert Half for a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing finance function. This role offers strong business partnering exposure, leadership responsibility, and involvement in strategic financial decision-making within a project-driven environment. \n We need someone who can work a couple of days a week from the Stevenage office alongside the Project Managers. You'll have proven project experience, ideally within a complex engineering, manufacturing or technical environment, and a strong understanding of work package management. This role involves coordinating and managing multiple interdependent work packages or smaller projects that sit within a larger, complex programme, ensuring deliverables, timelines, risks and dependencies are effectively managed across the wider project. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead, support, and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering across the organisation.\n, • Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time (month-end, half-year, and year-end).\n, • Manage financial planning cycles and quarterly forecasting processes.\n, • Partner with Project Managers, coordinating and leading monthly project reviews.\n, • Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.\n, • Monitor and control project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets.\n, • Assess project revenue using Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M) methodologies.\n, • Reconcile project work-in-progress on a monthly basis.\n, • Monitor, report, and advise on project and contract status; maintain accurate financial records.\n, • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.\n, • Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures.\n, • Support operational teams with contract bid preparation, billing structures, and cost rate analysis.\n, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.\n, • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards.\n, • Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.\n, • Support month-end and year-end close processes.\n\n Required Qualifications & Skills \n\n • Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).\n, • Strong experience in financial management and controlling roles.\n, • Excellent understanding of financial principles and practices.\n, • Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred).\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\n, • High attention to detail and accuracy.\n, • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.\n\n Experience Required \n\n • Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management or a similar role.\n, • Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.\n, • Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, is advantageous.\n\n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

What if your next Finance Controller role gave you the chance to shape the finance function and play a key role in the next phase of growth? This No. 1 finance position does just that ... \n Working directly with the Managing Director and acting as a trusted financial sounding board, you will be joining a growing entrepreneurial SME business on track for in excess of 50% growth this year followed by a doubling of turnover in 2027. \n Historically the business has been supported by a fractional CFO focussed primarily on compliance and oversight but, as the company has grown, senior leadership now seek a full-time finance leader who can bring structure, greater visibility and commercial insight to the organisation. \n The incoming Finance Controller will inherit a small finance team and a genuine blank canvas - the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and help build the financial structure required to support better decision making as the business continues to scale. \n This is a fast-moving and entrepreneurial business where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and improve processes. \n For an ambitious Finance Controller who enjoys improving systems and working closely with decision makers to shape the future direction of the business, this could be a hugely rewarding next step. \n Role Overview \n\n • Lead the finance function across a growing group of businesses, acting as a trusted finance partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team\n, • Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance and key drivers\n, • Introduce structured budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes\n, • Develop rolling cashflow forecasting and improve working capital visibility\n, • Work collaboratively with operational, sales and purchasing teams, providing commercial financial insight to support pricing, margins and business decisions\n, • Strengthen financial systems, reporting tools and financial controls as the business scales\n, • Manage and develop a small finance team\n, • Build and maintain relationships with external advisors and banking partners.\n\n The Ideal Candidate \n\n • Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Controller or similar senior finance role\n, • Comfortable taking ownership of a finance function within a growing SME environment\n, • Strong background in management accounts, forecasting and financial reporting\n, • Confident managing and developing a small finance team\n, • Able to communicate financial insight clearly to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Experience in product-led, manufacturing, FMCG or stock-driven businesses is beneficial but by no means essential.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Salary up to £60,000\n, • 33 days holiday including bank holidays\n, • Flexible working hours with core office hours\n, • Opportunity to build and shape the finance function\n, • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisions\n, • Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.\n\n Register your interest by applying today or call Ash Ball on to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence. \n Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/261471- Finance Controller \n

Finance Manager\n Stevenage | £55,000–£60,000 DOE | Permanent, full time \n Minimum four days in the office, with one day from home once established \n The Animal People Recruitment Company is partnering with a successful, entrepreneurial consumer-products business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. \n This is an exciting opportunity to become the senior finance lead within a growing, owner-managed group operating across manufacturing, international trading, e-commerce, consumer brands and property. \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a small finance team, you will take ownership of the finance function while providing the commercial insight needed to support continued growth. Responsibilities\n\n • Producing monthly management accounts\n, • Managing P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting\n, • Maintaining a rolling 12-week cash-flow forecast\n, • Managing working capital, debtors, creditors and stock\n, • Leading budgets, forecasts and variance analysis\n, • Providing commercial analysis and decision support\n, • Reviewing profitability across products, customers and suppliers\n, • Supporting pricing, promotions and supplier negotiations\n, • Improving manufacturing margins and stock management\n, • Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes\n, • Managing VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and statutory requirements\n, • Leading and developing the existing finance team\n, • Working directly with the Managing Director and external advisers\nCandidate requirements\n\n, • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar\n, • Strong management accounts, cash-flow and working-capital experience\n, • Commercially minded, with the ability to turn figures into clear recommendations\n, • Comfortable working directly with an MD or business owner\n, • Experience managing or developing a small finance team\n, • Hands-on and willing to work within the detail\n, • Strong Excel and finance systems skills\n, • A realistic commute to Stevenage\n\n Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, retail, wholesale, distribution, e-commerce, cosmetics, pet care or another stock-led business would be beneficial. \n Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, provided they have the necessary practical finance experience and commercial capability. \n This is a visible and influential position offering direct access to the Managing Director, genuine ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to help shape a growing business. \n The role requires a minimum of four days each week in the Stevenage office. The successful candidate can work from home one day per week once established, or remain fully office-based if preferred. \n Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Katie Fletcher at The Animal People Recruitment Company for a confidential discussion.

About Us \n A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance. The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields: \n Digital Systems: Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses. Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance. We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, the UK, Germany, the USA and Canada) \n \n Job Description \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Maintain the Project Management Plan and ensure the programme’s adherence to this plan\n, • Manage the Project Management digital ecosystem to operate the programme (e.g. Unified Planning, AD Projects, ARM, collaboration tools)\n, • Prepare and facilitate meetings and support the preparation of milestones\n, • Support the Project Manager in planning and preparing Maturity Gates\n, • Maintain the programme’s action register and drive the timely closure of actions\n, • Coordinate preparation of reports in various formats for both internal and external customers\n, • Ensures consistency among all contractual, financial and technical requirements and coverage in the Project Management Plan (in close cooperation with the Project Controller, Customer Contract Manager and Technical Manager)\n, • Maintain the programme’s integrated plan in the appropriate tool set (e.g. Unified Planning), embedding inputs from all contributing stakeholders\n, • Identify, track and communicate the programme’s critical path, proposing measures to shorten it\n, • Track programme progress and provide visualisation and early warning of potential issues to allow for early mitigation, anticipation and data-driven decisions\n, • Maintain the Risk and Opportunity (R&O) Management Plan of the programme.\n, • Maintain the R&O register, including the facilitation of capture and assessment of risks and opportunities\n, • Drive the definition and follow-up of R&O mitigation actions\n, • Proactively seek out and implement improvements in your way of working, and in the overall execution of the programme\n, • Support the project’s improvement governance and contribute to the achievement of its improvement objectives\n, • Production of Project History Report (yearly)\n, • Supervision of overall Changes, to trigger the CCN issue and build the relevant case\n\n \n Requirements: \n\n • Educated to degree level in Engineering or Business Administration\n, • Previous experience in leading projects or as a PMO is highly sought\n, • Experience in managing/working with a project schedule is desired\n, • Experience in managing risks and opportunities, either as a risk manager or a project member desired\n, • PMP certification preferred\n, • Excellent communication and facilitation skills\n, • Ability to work across functions, and to influence and persuade the programme stakeholders amid conflicting priorities\n, • Experience with typical office applications and generally well-versed in digital tools\n, • Experience in standard scheduling tools (e.g. Unified Planning, MS Project, Primavera) desired\n, • Experience in using the proprietary ARM tool for risk and opportunity management is desired\n, • Experience working in international teams and environments\n, • Fluency in English is mandatory\n\n \n Note: Applicant should have an Active SC clearance and hold only the UK nationality.

Job ID: JN-072026-7068139Posted: 2026-07-22Location: Hertfordshire, England, GBSalary: 65000 - 70000/yearType: Full-timeCompany: Michael PageContact: Luca AllenJob function: FinanceSubsector: Finance Manager/ControllerSector: Financial ServicesWhere: HertfordshireContract type: PermanentConsultant n

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What if your next Finance Controller role gave you the chance to shape the finance function and play a key role in the next phase of growth? This No. 1 finance position does just that ... Working directly with the Managing Director and acting as a trusted financial sounding board, you will be joining a growing entrepreneurial SME business on track for in excess of 50% growth this year followed by a doubling of turnover in 2027. Historically the business has been supported by a fractional CFO focussed primarily on compliance and oversight but, as the company has grown, senior leadership now seek a full-time finance leader who can bring structure, greater visibility and commercial insight to the organisation. The incoming Finance Controller will inherit a small finance team and a genuine blank canvas - the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and help build the financial structure required to support better decision making as the business continues to scale. This is a fast-moving and entrepreneurial business where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and improve processes. For an ambitious Finance Controller who enjoys improving systems and working closely with decision makers to shape the future direction of the business, this could be a hugely rewarding next step. Role Overview Lead the finance function across a growing group of businesses, acting as a trusted finance partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance and key drivers Introduce structured budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Develop rolling cashflow forecasting and improve working capital visibility Work collaboratively with operational, sales and purchasing teams, providing commercial financial insight to support pricing, margins and business decisions Strengthen financial systems, reporting tools and financial controls as the business scales Manage and develop a small finance team Build and maintain relationships with external advisors and banking partners. The Ideal Candidate Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Controller or similar senior finance role Comfortable taking ownership of a finance function within a growing SME environment Strong background in management accounts, forecasting and financial reporting Confident managing and developing a small finance team Able to communicate financial insight clearly to non-finance stakeholders Experience in product-led, manufacturing, FMCG or stock-driven businesses is beneficial but by no means essential. What's on Offer Salary up to £60,000 33 days holiday including bank holidays Flexible working hours with core office hours Opportunity to build and shape the finance function Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisions Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment. Register your interest by applying today or call Ash Ball on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence. Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed)- Finance Controller

Easy Living Developments Ltd is an established and expanding property development company seeking an experienced, commercially minded Accountant / Financial Controller to lead our finance function. Significant experience in a senior accounting or financial controller role. Oversee all aspects of the

The Group Financial Controller will be a hands‑on, technically strong finance leader responsible for building and running the Group's financial control, reporting, and governance framework. The role offers broad exposure across financial control, statutory reporting, consolidation, cash management

Finatal is seeking a Finance leader to appoint a Financial Controller for a high-growth, PE-backed infrastructure business.

A private equity-backed manufacturing group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the financial control and governance framework. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in financial control, capable of navigating high-growth environmen

Prepare financial statements: Prepare group and entity financial statements under IFRS / GAAP, and manage external audits end to end. In this role, you'll own accounting, controllership, and financial reporting across Humanoid's global entities. Own global controllership: Own accounting and controll

Reporting to the Divisional CFO, the Divisional Financial Controller will lead divisional financial control, consolidation, reporting, technical accounting and governance activities across an international professional services group. Lead the divisional financial control function, encompassing cons

Canonical is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead risk controls, policy governance and robust financial reporting across global operations.

Walker Hamill is seeking an ambitious Group Financial Controller in London with a PE-backed growth agenda.

OnSecurity is a VCT-backed cybersecurity business — 63 people, headquartered in Bristol.Finance today is the CFO plus outsourced support.This is a build job, not a maintenance job.You'll own everything technical and operational below the CFO — building the group finance function at the same time

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Group Financial Controller will lead the development of a best-in-class finance function, driving the transition from fragmented reporting and legacy processes to a highly automated, data-driven finance environment. An exceptional opportunity ha

In this role, you'll own accounting, controllership, and financial reporting across Humanoid's global entities. Consolidation & Financial Reporting. Own the consolidation of entity reporting into accurate group financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

This senior, hands-on leader will own the controllership function and be responsible for integrity, quality and control of the Group’s financial reporting. WeMaintain, based in Paris or London, is seeking a Global Controller to join its Group Finance organisation.

The Accounting team ensures the integrity of our financial information and serves as the primary stewards of the business’ financial health. It will report to our Chief Financial Officer. Managing reviews of weekly, month-end, year-end processes from balance sheet reconciliations to management acc

The Role Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting Group reporting and consolidation across multiple entities Cash flow forecasting and management Preparation of Board reports and financial analysis Budgeting, forecasting and business planning Management of year-end account

The main purpose of the role is to lead and supervise the day-to-day activities of the finance department, provide support to the Director of Finance and Operations and operational management in the analysis and understanding of the management and financial accounts, and to review and improve intern

MLC Partners are delighted to be supporting a UK university in the recruitment of an experienced Financial Accountant for an initial six-month interim contract, with an immediate start. Manage the preparation of the University’s consolidated statutory financial statements and related disclosures.

Requirements of the Financial Controller role:-. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and a proven track record as Financial Controller/Manager. Benefits of the Financial Controller role:-.

Seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller for a growing business in Corby, UK.

Join a Growing Property Business as a Financial Controllerin Merseyside.

Group Financial Controller - Hinckley Up to £65,000 Full Time, Office Based. For many qualified accountants, becoming a Financial Controller is the natural next step, but genuine opportunities to make that move don't come along very often.

Financial Controller needed to oversee accounts, financial models, and cash flow.

The Credit Controller will manage client ledgers, build relationships, and assess risk in both English and Dutch.

An established and growing manufacturing services business is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to play a key role within its senior leadership team.

If you are a skilled financial professional ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply for this Interim Financial Controller role today. This temporary role of Interim Financial Controller in Oxford is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and

Are you a Financial Controller with ACCA qualifications looking for a new role within a rapidly growing, UK based manufacturing company, that offer a great working environment, where you will have complete autonomy to lead the companies.

They are looking to on board an experienced Financial Controller to manage the day to day finances of the organisation whilst managing a small team and developing the finance function from a systems perspective.

Evo Personnel are acting as an employment agency, and we are looking to recruit a Financial Controller for our prestigious client in the Accrington area. Oversee and run the financial operation.

Qualified Financial Controller needed to lead accounting operations, reporting, and compliance within a growing business. Key duties:Manage day-to-day finance (AP/AR, payroll, cash flow)Deliver xcunqrw accurate financial reports and ensure complianceStrengthen controls and reduce risk.

Seeking a proactive and detail-focused Financial Controller for a part-time role supporting SMEs in Liverpool. Responsibilities include financial reporting, cashflow management, and process implementation.

A PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant operating division. The position will provide the Divisional Finance Director with accurate, reliable and c

Financial Controller needed to manage finances, reporting, and provide financial insights for a services business.

Experienced Divisional Financial Controller needed for a PE-backed services group to manage financial control and reporting for a division, supporting the Finance Director.

Oversees group finance, prepares management accounts, monitors budget, and supports M&A activities.

Overseeing financial control, including monthly accounts, financial accounts, VAT, and stock control.

Flexible Working + 33 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Other Benefits.Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.An excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in inventory accounting and finance look

Proficiency in using financial software and creating financial reports. This opportunity is not to be missed for any Financial Controller looking to take their career to the next level. A successful Financial Controller should have:.

Possess commercial acumenBe flexible in their approachBe proactive in dealing with issuesAbility to work on own initiativeAbility to work well in a teamDesirableExperience of working in the housebuilding / construction sectorExperience of COINS accounting systemsWorking knowledge of Anaplan reportin