Finance Controller / FD Designate

Description:

Senior Finance Manager / Finance Director (Designate) Growing SME

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a rapidly growing and highly successful SME in West Norfolk. As a key member of the Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, strengthening business processes, and supporting the next phase of organisational growth.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager ready to step into a broader leadership position or an emerging Finance Director seeking a hands‑on, influential role within a dynamic business.

What You’ll Lead & Deliver

As our senior finance lead, you’ll be at the heart of the business, driving insight‑led decision‑making and helping shape future plans for growth.

You will:

* Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Directors bringing financial clarity, challenge, and commercial insight

* Lead and develop a small, capable finance team, embedding strong processes and a continuous‑improvement mindset

* Own budgeting, forecasting, and reporting — ensuring the business has the data and analysis it needs to move forward

* Attend monthly director meetings, influencing decisions and championing best practice

* Stay ahead of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and efficient reporting

* Oversee weekly and monthly payroll for up to 100 employees

* Provide cost analysis, scenario modelling, and financial planning to support medium‑ and long‑term strategy

* Review and upgrade finance systems and processes to support scale-up

* Identify risks and implement internal controls that protect the business as it grows

Skills & Experience required for this Finance Manager role:

* We are looking for a confident, proactive finance leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery

* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at senior level

* High attention to detail and an analytical, problem‑solving mindset

* A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across the business

* Experience with Sage accounting and strong Excel capability

* A desire to develop and progress within a growing organisation

* Hold a recognised professional qualification (ACMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)

Rewards & Benefits being offered:

* Competitive salary aligned with experience

* Bonuses related to business performance

* Contributory pension scheme

* Death in service payment

* Healthcare payment scheme

* A vibrant, friendly and supportive working environment

* Excellent staff facilities and on-site parking

* Opportunity to work for a company that genuinely promotes a healthy work–life balance

Whether you’re stepping up from a Finance Manager role, moving from practice into industry, or already operating at senior level in an SME, we’d love to hear from you