Summary This is a hands-on Financial Controller role at a multi-site flexible office space provider. The position requires strong technical finance skills combined with exceptional team leadership capabilities. You will manage a team of nine and report directly to the Financial Director. This is a 6-month contract with the potential to convert into a permanent role.
Our Client A growing SME operating across multiple sites within the flexible workspace sector.
The Role - Lead and develop a finance team of 9, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Oversee all core Financial Controller responsibilities, including monthly management accounts, board reporting, quarterly reporting, and year-end financial statements.
- Drive improvements in systems and processes, including supporting upgrades to the Sage platform.
- Act as a key business partner to senior leadership, ensuring accurate financial insights for decision-making.
Main Duties - Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple sites.
- Ensure integrity of financial data through reconciliations and robust controls.
- Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, partnering with internal teams.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
The Successful Candidate - Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Background in multi-site operations within an SME environment.
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (ACA and Big Four experience highly desirable).
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
- Familiarity with Sage 50; QuickBooks experience is a plus.
- Excellent communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach.
What's on offer? - Competitive salary aligned with experience and market rates.
- Flexi Friday - finish early at the end of the month.
- Birthday day off.
- Unlimited barista-style coffee and tea.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
