Feltham Circa £70k pa

A growing business in the hospitality and catering services sector is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function at a key stage of expansion. This is a broad, commercially involved opportunity suited to someone who has built a stable career in SME environments and enjoys being close to the detail while influencing the bigger picture.

The business has scaled rapidly and continues to invest in its UK footprint. The Financial Controller will work closely with the Managing Director, taking real ownership of finance while supporting wider commercial decisions. The role is primarily based in Feltham, West London, with oversight across multiple sites.

This is a hands-on Financial Controller role in a fast-moving SME setting who are part of a £100 million group. You'll lead finance day-to-day, but also play a key role in shaping reporting, controls and decision-making as the business continues to grow within the hospitality and catering space.

• Owning the monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Leading month-end and ensuring timely, accurate reporting to group
• Managing and developing a small finance team
• Overseeing payroll, VAT, and core compliance requirements
• Maintaining strong financial controls and improving processes where needed
• Partnering with the MD on budgets, forecasts and commercial decisions
• Managing audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Monitoring cash, debtors and overall financial performance

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller/ Manager or senior finance lead within an SME
• A stable career history with clear progression and ownership of roles
• Strong technical grounding across management accounts, reporting and controls
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and in the detail
• Confidence working closely with senior stakeholders in a growing business
• Solid systems and Excel capability, with a mindset for improving processes
• Clear, practical communicator who can translate numbers into business insight

• Salary of £70,000
• £5,000 annual bonus linked to successful audit completion
• A visible, business-facing role with direct access to leadership
• Real scope to shape finance in a scaling SME
• Exposure across multiple sites from Feltham, West London.
• Long-term progression as the business continues to grow.

If you're an SME-focused finance professional looking for a role with genuine ownership and impact in West London, this is a strong opportunity to step into a well-positioned hospitality and catering services business and make it your own.