Financial Controller

Office Based | £45,000-£50,000

Ready to take ownership of a finance function and make a real impact?

We're looking for a hands on Financial Controller to join a growing international business. Reporting directly to the Director, you'll lead a small finance team, drive improvements across finance processes and systems, and provide the financial insight needed to support business growth.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the day to day finance function and managing a small team.


• Producing management accounts, reports and financial analysis for senior leadership.


• Managing cash flow, budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Strengthening controls, improving processes and driving efficiencies.


• Supporting the ongoing development of the Odoo finance system.


• Managing the financial aspects of an international supply chain, including overseas suppliers, advance payments and long lead-time purchasing.


• Working closely with external accountants and key stakeholders across the business.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance professional.


• Strong accounting knowledge and experience running day to day finance operations.


• Previous finance experience within an internationally trading business is essential. You'll understand the challenges of overseas suppliers, advance payments, cash flow planning and managing long lead times.


• ERP or accounting systems experience, ideally within manufacturing, distribution or product-based environments.


• A confident communicator who can influence stakeholders and provide meaningful commercial insight.


• Qualified by experience, part-qualified or fully qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA).

Nice to have

• Odoo, Xero, QuickBooks or Sage experience.


• System implementation or migration experience.


• Stock, inventory, import/export or multi-currency experience.

Why apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have genuine ownership, direct access to senior leadership and the chance to shape the future of the finance function.

If you're a commercially minded finance professional with experience supporting international operations and supply chains, we'd love to hear from you.