Overview
Description As a Financial Controller at DPC, part of the Sumer Group, you will report directly to the Group Operational Financial Controller whilst working with the Managing Partner to deliver high quality financial insights that support strategic decision making and business growth. This role is well-suited to someone who is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and can bring structure, clarity, and direction to evolving processes. You will play a key role in driving performance through robust KPI reporting, partnering with managers across the business to enhance visibility and accountability, and helping to shape the financial direction of the organisation.
Department: Finance
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Responsibilities
- Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, cash flows, balance sheet, KPI reporting, and insightful variance analysis and commentaries
- Managing all group reporting requirements ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly submissions and ad hoc requests
- Partnering with the business leadership team to deliver clear, actionable financial insight to support decision making
- Collaborating with operational managers to drive KPI excellence and improve overall business performance
- Overseeing the preparation of year end statutory financial statements
- Leading the annual budgeting process and ongoing business planning, including monitoring and forecasting
- Providing commercial insight on the financial impact of strategic decisions
- Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and payables/receivables
- Coordinating with the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to align reporting and strategy
- Enhancing financial systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
- Monitoring and controlling costs to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives
- Supporting financial integration and reporting for acquisitions and mergers
Skills, knowledge & expertise
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience
- Experience working within a small or growing finance team, with the ability to support scale and development
- Professional services experience preferable
- Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and high levels of IT literacy
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
- Confidence in using data and technology to assess performance, manage risk, and support decision-making
- A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for problem-solving
- Experience with Power BI (desirable)
Job Benefits
At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.
Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
- We Shine Together
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.
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Description As a Financial Controller at DPC, part of the Sumer Group, you will report directly to the Group Operational Financial Controller whilst working with the Managing Partner to deliver high quality financial insights that support strategic decision making and business growth. This role is well-suited to someone who is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and can bring structure, clarity, and direction to evolving processes. You will play a key role in driving performance through robust KPI reporting, partnering with managers across the business to enhance visibility and accountability, and helping to shape the financial direction of the organisation.
Department: Finance
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Responsibilities
- Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, cash flows, balance sheet, KPI reporting, and insightful variance analysis and commentaries
- Managing all group reporting requirements ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly submissions and ad hoc requests
- Partnering with the business leadership team to deliver clear, actionable financial insight to support decision making
- Collaborating with operational managers to drive KPI excellence and improve overall business performance
- Overseeing the preparation of year end statutory financial statements
- Leading the annual budgeting process and ongoing business planning, including monitoring and forecasting
- Providing commercial insight on the financial impact of strategic decisions
- Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and payables/receivables
- Coordinating with the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to align reporting and strategy
- Enhancing financial systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
- Monitoring and controlling costs to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives
- Supporting financial integration and reporting for acquisitions and mergers
Skills, knowledge & expertise
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience
- Experience working within a small or growing finance team, with the ability to support scale and development
- Professional services experience preferable
- Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and high levels of IT literacy
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
- Confidence in using data and technology to assess performance, manage risk, and support decision-making
- A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for problem-solving
- Experience with Power BI (desirable)
Job Benefits
At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.
Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
- We Shine Together
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.
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