Financial Controller

Company: Vitae Financial Recruitment
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Location: Gerrards Cross
Job Description:

Financial Controller, Gerrards Cross | Hybrid (2-3 days per week)£70,000 – £80,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + circa 15% Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established and growing business during a period of continued growth and transformation. This is a high-profile role offering broad responsibility across financial control, governance and reporting, with significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence process improvement and strategic decision-making.

The Role

You will take ownership of the control environment across the division, ensuring robust financial processes, strong governance and accurate reporting. You will lead a capable team while partnering closely with stakeholders across the wider business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and enhancing the financial control framework across the business.
  • Ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet, including reconciliations and reviews.
  • Managing technical accounting matters and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
  • Leading the year-end audit process and acting as the key point of contact for external auditors.
  • Supporting internal audit activities and driving the completion of audit actions.
  • Overseeing treasury activities, cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
  • Managing tax matters, including VAT compliance.
  • Driving improvements in finance systems, controls and reporting processes.
  • Producing insightful reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Leading, developing and mentoring the Financial Control team.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong technical accounting background and proven experience within a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.

You will also possess:

  • Ideally a minimum of three years’ post-qualified experience.
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
  • Experience working within a complex or fast-paced environment.

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Posted: July 1st, 2026