Financial Controller

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Overview

Financial Controller | Colchester (with travel across UK offices)

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to senior leadership and the board, you’ll take ownership of the full finance function, leading a high-performing team while delivering strategic insight across multiple offices and business sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and developing the finance team
  • Delivering accurate monthly, annual and statutory reporting
  • Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
  • KPI reporting, margin analysis and business performance insights
  • Strengthening systems, controls and financial processes
  • Supporting growth strategy, acquisitions and commercial planning
  • Managing auditors, banks, pension schemes and insurance renewals
  • Acting as Company Secretary and presenting to board level stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical mindset
  • Experience leading and developing finance teams
  • Knowledge of Sage 200
  • Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders
  • Continuous improvement mindset with strong governance focus

What’s On Offer

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Based in Colchester, with regular travel to Billericay and occasional travel to other UK offices
  • UK SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it

If you’re ready to step into a visible, strategic leadership role within a collaborative and values-led business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.

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Company: Energi People
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Overview

Financial Controller | Colchester (with travel across UK offices)

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to senior leadership and the board, you’ll take ownership of the full finance function, leading a high-performing team while delivering strategic insight across multiple offices and business sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and developing the finance team
  • Delivering accurate monthly, annual and statutory reporting
  • Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
  • KPI reporting, margin analysis and business performance insights
  • Strengthening systems, controls and financial processes
  • Supporting growth strategy, acquisitions and commercial planning
  • Managing auditors, banks, pension schemes and insurance renewals
  • Acting as Company Secretary and presenting to board level stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical mindset
  • Experience leading and developing finance teams
  • Knowledge of Sage 200
  • Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders
  • Continuous improvement mindset with strong governance focus

What’s On Offer

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Based in Colchester, with regular travel to Billericay and occasional travel to other UK offices
  • UK SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it

If you’re ready to step into a visible, strategic leadership role within a collaborative and values-led business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 5th, 2026