Financial Controller

Financial Controller
We are looking for a Financial Controller to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, hybrid working, with regular office presence. In return, you will receive a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus car allowance, depending on skills and experience.

Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd is one of the leading mortgage and protection Networks in the UK with a professional community of over 1,300 mortgage advisers.

We aim to provide world class support and guidance utilising our cutting-edge systems and regulatory expertise while maintaining a welcoming, open culture.

Our people matter, their opinions, insights and enthusiasm are key to our success. We expect them to consistently look for ways to make things even better, dare to be different and most importantly, to make our customers lives easier.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to take ownership of financial control in a £100m turnover business, with 200 employees, and growing.
Hybrid working model (East Midlands based with flexible office/home balance).
Collaborative, professional environment with strong leadership.
Ongoing career development within a respected and growing company.
Our Benefits

Great company culture
Competitive salary
Performance related bonus (non contractual)
22 days annual leave + your birthday off + up to 3 more annual leave days linked to years of service
Company Pension with optional matched additional contributions up to 1.5%
Flexibility to work from home
Free breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit snacks, hot and cold soft drinks when working in the office
2 days off per annum for charity / community volunteering
2 half days paid leave for 'me time' to support mental and physical wellbeing
1 day paid leave for 'team time' joining your team in a volunteering / community service activity
Full programme of employee engagement activities
Company reward and recognition schemes
Retail discounts and cash back platform
Salary sacrifice schemes for home and tech, cycle to work, pension scheme
Company sick pay
Option to buy / sell up to 5 additional days annual leave
Gym Subsidy
Employee Assistance Programme
£500 employee referral scheme
Death in service insurance cover
Critical illness insurance cover
Role Summary

We are seeking a technically strong and operationally focused Financial Controller to lead the core finance functions across the group. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy, control, and compliance, and will oversee key transactional and reporting areas. The role does not include oversight of Management Accounts or FP&A personnel but building and maintaining a close working relationship with that team is essential.

You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, effective financial controls, and smooth day-to-day finance operations.

This is a newly created role, due to the successful ongoing growth of the business, offering broad responsibility and line management of three direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee external financial reporting, tax & audit.
Maintain robust financial controls across the group.
Lead and develop three direct reports: Accounts Payable Manager, Finance Operations Manager, and after a period of time, Group Accountant.
Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements.
Sign off balance sheet reconciliations for all legal entites in the group.
Oversee finance operations processes, including supplier payments and cash allocation into our in-house CRM system.
Support the Group Finance Director with ad hoc projects, treasury management, and systems/process improvements.
About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA). Minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
Proven experience in financial reporting and controls, ideally in a Financial Controller position.
Strong understanding of transactional finance and operational processes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Previous team management experience, able to develop and support staff.
Hands-on and detail-orientated, with a proactive approach.
Experience in financial services desirable but not essential.
Confident working in a dynamic, growing mid-sized business.