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Financial Controller
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary: £80,000 per annum + benefits
What you need to know about this employer
- A fast-growing, multi-sector investment group with a diverse portfolio Including several well-known household brands.
- Operating at a pivotal growth stage, offering and entrepreneurial environment, genuine autonomy and an opportunity to really influence a growing business
Purpose of the role
To lead and develop the finance function while providing commercial insight and strategic support to drive growth across a diverse and expanding group.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust financial policies, processes, and controls
- Own and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Drive financial strategy and deliver commercial insight to support growth and investment decisions
- Partner with senior leadership on scaling, operational, and investment initiatives
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards
- Produce accurate and timely management accounts and statutory reporting
- Analyse financial performance and provide clear, actionable insights
- Oversee transactional finance, including bookkeeping, payroll, and day-to-day operations
- Lead, manage, and mentor the finance team
- Support audits and liaise with external auditors
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes and efficiency
Attributes
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong background in financial management and accounting
- Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented or entrepreneurial environments
- Commercially minded, confident, and influential with senior stakeholders
- Hands-on and pragmatic, comfortable building structure from the ground up
- Able to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- A natural leader who enjoys developing and mentoring others
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