Financial Controller

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Salary £65,000p/a - £70,000p/a

Office based - 9am -5pm (with flexibility)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a well-established, privately owned business based in Welwyn Garden City.

This is a broad and influential role, offering the chance to take full ownership of finance, support board-level decision-making, and help shape the future direction of the business. Reporting into senior leadership, you will combine strategic input with day-to-day operational involvement, while managing and developing a small finance team of three.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Statutory accounts, audit and compliance
• Cashflow, working capital and financial planning
• Oversight of payroll, VAT, payables and receivables
• Stock and cost control
• Strengthening financial controls and processes
• Business partnering with senior stakeholders and the Board
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational and commercial teams across the business, providing financial insight to support both daily decision-making and longer-term planning. There is also scope to improve reporting, systems and processes over time.

For someone looking to take ownership of a finance function, influence strategy, and grow into a future Finance Director role, this is an excellent next step.

• They will consider (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or QBE
• Previous experience in a senior finance role, ideally within an SME
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence working closely with senior leadership
• A hands-on, proactive approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and positive attitude