Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Northampton Northamptonshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Financial Controller
Location: Northampton
Working pattern: 5 days on site
Salary: £60,000-£80,000 depending on experience
Role Overview
A well-established, people-focused business is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to join its finance team.
This role would suit an adaptable finance professional who enjoys being close to the business, working within a smaller team and getting involved across a broad range of responsibilities. Personality and team fit will be just as important as technical ability.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day finance operations
Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
Support year-end accounts and audit processes
Maintain strong financial controls and processes
Partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders
Provide commercial insight around performance, margins and costs
Support process improvements across finance
Manage and support the wider finance team where required
Get involved in wider business activity outside of core finance when needed
Candidate Profile
Qualified accountant ideally, though strong QBE profiles may be considered
Previous Financial Controller / Finance Manager experience
Hands-on, adaptable and commercially aware
Comfortable working in a smaller, close-knit team
SME or mid-sized business background preferred
Product, logistics, distribution, or retail backgrounds would be a preference
Inventory, costing or margin experience useful
Strong personality and communication skills