Job Description:

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

ENFIELD (NORTH LONDON)

£70,000 BASE SALARY + £5,000 CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS + PRIVATE HEALTHCARE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

A well-established and fast-growing business based in Enfield is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the leadership team during an exciting period of operational and financial transformation.

This is a pivotal appointment for a commercially focused Financial Controller who enjoys combining strategic input with hands-on financial management. The successful Financial Controller will oversee the full finance function, lead a small finance team, and play a key role in driving process improvements, reporting enhancements, and commercial decision-making across the business.

The company is investing heavily in systems, reporting capability, and operational efficiencies, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller looking to make a genuine impact and progress towards a future Finance Director position.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance department and manage a team of 3
• Production of monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, financial analysis, and operational KPI reporting
• Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning activities across the business
• Provide commercial insight and financial business partnering support to senior leadership and departmental managers
• Drive continuous improvement across financial controls, reporting accuracy, and finance processes
• Support the transition from Sage onto a modern ERP platform, alongside the development of live reporting dashboards and MI tools
• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll operations
• Full responsibility for the fixed asset register, including depreciation of high-value assets such as machinery, fleet, and operational equipment
• Manage quarterly VAT returns and support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Work closely with external accountants and the Group Finance Director on reporting, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects
• Review and improve bonus structures, reward frameworks, and financial performance metrics

THE PERSON:

• Must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential
• Currently working as a Financial Controller, or operating at a senior level within finance such as Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Senior Management Accountant, or Finance Business Partner
• Previous experience managing a small finance team and taking ownership of monthly management accounts
• Strong SME background, ideally within businesses up to circa £80m turnover
• Industry experience within sectors such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Distribution, Transport, Wholesale
• Excellent systems knowledge, with previous ERP implementation or finance systems migration experience highly desirable
• Strong Excel and reporting skills, with exposure to Power BI or similar dashboard/reporting tools advantageous
• Commercially astute with strong communication skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders across the business

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Financial Controller position via the advert for immediate consideration.

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