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Financial Controller

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England

Salary

£75,000 - £80,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Financial Controller is available in Reading with a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three days in the office.
  • The role demands a qualified accountant with a commercial mindset and strong analytical skills, along with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.
  • Key responsibilities include owning budgeting and forecasting, collaborating with operational teams, and managing a small team while overseeing audits.
  • The competitive salary for this role includes a bonus and benefits package, along with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • The ideal candidate should be proactive and adaptable, with the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Financial Controller - Make Your Impact

Location: Reading, (Hybrid - minimum 3 days in office)

Ready to shape the future of finance in a growing business?
My client is looking for a dynamic Financial Controller who thrives on turning numbers into strategy. This isn't a routine finance role, it's your chance to influence decisions, partner with senior leaders, and make a visible impact across the organisation.

What You'll Do:

  • Own budgeting and forecasting, delivering insights that drive growth.
  • Analyse performance trends and turn data into actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to challenge assumptions and improve outcomes.
  • Lead process improvements and implement a new accounting system.
  • Support strategic bids and oversee audits.
  • Manage a small team and work closely with senior leadership.

What You Bring:

  • Qualified Accountant (or equivalent experience).
  • Commercial mindset with strong analytical skills.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and confident in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hands-on approach and ability to influence stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary including bonus and benefits package.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
  • Career development in a high-growth business.
  • Inclusive, collaborative culture where your ideas matter.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business with a non-hierarchical structure in a role that offers a wide breadth of tasks.


At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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