Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Cheltenham Full-Time Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director
Hays Senior Finance is proud to be exclusively partnering with an established SME business based in Cheltenham to recruit a dynamic and hands-on Financial Controller.This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, with full responsibility for the company's financial systems, reporting, compliance, and team management. You'll lead a small finance team and act as the key financial contact for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring robust financial controls and providing strategic insight to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of all financial systems and processes, including accounting software
• Leadership and development of a small finance team
• Monthly close, management accounts, and board reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Payroll processing and compliance with HMRC legislation
• Statutory accounts preparation and audit liaison
• VAT returns, pensions, and regulatory submissions
• Oversight of sales and purchase ledgers, debt management, and cost control
• Administration of company insurance, benefits, and financial schemes
• Project accounting and weekly WIP reporting

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), would consider QBE for a candidate with very relevant experience
• Proven experience in a hands-on finance leadership role
• Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge
• Excellent Excel and accounting software skills
• Team management experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills