Senior Management Accountant / Financial Controller

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are working exclusively with this growing business based in Shropshire. This is a business with ambition, and they offer a collaborative culture, modern leadership, and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the finance team. You'll be joining a company that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Your new role
Are you a technically strong accountant looking to make your mark in industry? Our client, a dynamic and fast-growing business based in Shropshire, is seeking a talented Senior Management Accountant/ Financial Controller to lead their finance function and support strategic decision-making.
As Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day finance operations, including month-end and year-end processes
• Driving technical accounting standards and compliance
• Preparing insightful financial reports and analysis for senior leadership
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Managing relationships with auditors and external stakeholders

• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Ideally, a first or second mover from practice, ready to take ownership in industry
• A proactive mindset
• Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days holiday + stats
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
• Real autonomy and influence in a growing business
• Career development opportunities as the company scales