Financial Controller – Permanent – based in Bedford, MK40

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Financial Controller to lead the operational finance function across a growing multi-entity business. This role is responsible for overseeing financial processes, controls, reporting, and compliance, while providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making and long-term planning.

Working closely with the senior management team, the successful candidate will ensure high-quality financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements including profit & loss, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reports, variance analysis, and commentary
• Oversee departmental budgets and monitor performance against financial targets
• Support company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and financial legislation
• Analyse financial trends and market conditions to support strategic planning
• Interpret complex financial data and present clear, actionable insights to stakeholders
• Supervise finance team members, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations (invoicing, payroll, data tracking, etc.)
• Produce monthly and annual financial reports
• Identify and implement strategies to minimise financial risk
• Coordinate external audit processes and ensure compliance standards are met
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners such as banks, auditors, and service providers
• Develop, update, and enforce financial policies and procedures
• Maintain and manage the finance department policy manual
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

Person Specification:

• Highly motivated, proactive, and commercially aware
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Collaborative team player with leadership capability

Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience, or 6 years qualified by experience (QBE)
• Proven experience in a finance role with increasing responsibility
• Strong financial reporting and data analysis skills
• Experience working with financial systems and improving processes
• Experience in business partnering and supporting senior stakeholders
• Exposure to project work or business development initiatives is advantageous

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday (37.5 hours)

Work Location:

• Office-based role with potential need for occasional travel between business sites
• Some flexibility for hybrid working may be considered

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and organisational growth
• Employee benefits in line with company policy

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.