Financial Controller

Are you an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys owning the numbers in a small, hands-on SME environment? This business, part of a well-established manufacturing group, is seeking a finance lead to take full responsibility for financial control, cashflow and compliance within its UK operation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a broad role for someone comfortable being the senior finance presence on site and happy operating at this level.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Full responsibility for financial governance and statutory compliance under UK GAAP / FRS102
• Production of monthly management accounts, balance sheet control and detailed cashflow forecasting
• Active management of working capital, including credit control, supplier payments and banking relationships
• Oversight of stock accounting and inventory valuation within a product-based business
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes to support operational decision-making
• Managing day-to-day finance operations, audit preparation and external stakeholder relationships

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller role:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT Level 4)
• Proven experience in financial control within an SME setting
• Confident managing cashflow and working capital in a stock or product-led environment (advantageous but not essential)
• Comfortable in a fully office-based role and content operating at Financial Controller level

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Salary sacrifice pension and health plan
• Fully office-based in Poole with flexibility around early/late Friday finishes and free parking
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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