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Financial Controller

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Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Ledbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Financial Controller

📍 Ledbury, Herefordshire💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to join a growing £45m turnover services business based in Ledbury. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making at a senior level.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team, providing insight, control, and direction as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
Oversee monthly management accounts, delivering accurate and insightful reporting
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles
Strengthen financial controls, processes, and governance across the organisation
Provide commercial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
Manage cashflow, working capital, and banking relationships
Lead year-end and audit processes, liaising with external auditors
Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance
Support system improvements, process automation, and finance transformation initiatives

About You

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
Strong technical accounting skills combined with commercial awareness
Experience working in a services-based environment (desirable)
Leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Confident communicator, able to influence at senior levels

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a strong market position
Opportunity to influence strategy and make a visible impact
Collaborative and supportive leadership team
Scope to shape and modernise the finance function
Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

This role is based in Ledbury with flexible working available, progression and development. If you're looking for a broad, impactful Financial Controller role where you can combine leadership, technical expertise, and commercial insight, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Reference: 225248719

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Financial Controller

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Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ledbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Financial Controller

📍 Ledbury, Herefordshire💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to join a growing £45m turnover services business based in Ledbury. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making at a senior level.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team, providing insight, control, and direction as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
Oversee monthly management accounts, delivering accurate and insightful reporting
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles
Strengthen financial controls, processes, and governance across the organisation
Provide commercial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
Manage cashflow, working capital, and banking relationships
Lead year-end and audit processes, liaising with external auditors
Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance
Support system improvements, process automation, and finance transformation initiatives

About You

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME or mid-sized business
Strong technical accounting skills combined with commercial awareness
Experience working in a services-based environment (desirable)
Leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Confident communicator, able to influence at senior levels

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a strong market position
Opportunity to influence strategy and make a visible impact
Collaborative and supportive leadership team
Scope to shape and modernise the finance function
Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

This role is based in Ledbury with flexible working available, progression and development. If you're looking for a broad, impactful Financial Controller role where you can combine leadership, technical expertise, and commercial insight, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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Reference: 225248719

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