Financial Controller

Appniasoft; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing services group in Newbury is seeking a Financial Controller to support their rapid expansion. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial controls and team leadership. Responsibilities include optimizing accounting processes, delivering timely management accounts, and embedding financial policies. The ideal candidate will have a track record in small finance teams, strong Excel skills, and experience in finance transformation. Competitive full-time position.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a strong background in working capital.
• Demonstrable track record of strengthening financial controls.
• Experience managing small finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations and lead a team.
• Deliver robust month-end close with strong balance sheet control.
• Produce monthly board reporting packs.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Strong working capital background

Strong Excel and financial modelling skills

Tools

PowerBi

Job description

Job Overview

Head4Talent are currently working for a PE backed manufacturing services group based in Newbury that are about to embark on rapid expansion. As part of this growth, they are seeking to hire a Financial Controller to help create stronger financial controls, deeper analytical insight and a finance organization capable of supporting future growth. The Financial Controller will lead, develop and professionalize the finance function, establishing robust financial control, working capital discipline and data-driven insight. This is a pivotal role in moving the business from founder‑led ways of working to a scalable, PE standard finance operation.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day accounting operations, leading and developing three staff
• Introduce structure, policy and discipline into all accounting processes (AP/AR, bank, reconciliations, inventory accounting)
• Deliver a robust, timely month‑end close with strong balance sheet control
• Prepare accurate management accounts and statutory accounts under UK GAAP
• Lead the year‑end audit process and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Build and embed financial policies, authorisation frameworks and control procedures
• Implement weekly cashflow forecasting with daily visibility of key movements
• Strengthen credit control routines and supplier term management, including the progression of suppliers from upfront payment to payment terms
• Partner with operations and supply chain to optimise and purchasing efficiency
• Build the first proper FP&A capability for the business delivering detailed pricing insight and margin analysis
• Produce monthly board reporting packs and lead forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning and KPI development
• Provide commercial and operational decision support across the business
• Lead (with support) finance systems/ERP improvements and automation initiatives
• Uplift the finance team through coaching, role clarity, structure and accountability
• Act as a trusted partner to operations, supply chain, commercial teams and the CEO
• Build credibility with the PE investors through accuracy, transparency and insight

Candidate Profile – Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong working capital background with demonstrable improvement delivery
• Track record of strengthening financial controls and implementing standardised processes
• Experience managing small finance teams and uplifting capability
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills

Candidate Profile – Desirable

• Experience within a PE‑backed or investment‑backed business
• Finance transformation or ERP implementation experience
• Exposure to multi‑site or multi‑service environments
• Experience of using/developing BI (Business Intelligence) tools e.g. PowerBi

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting