Financial Controller
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£90k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
Financial Controller
Watford | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits
Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
An established and successful business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function. This is a confidential appointment, offering the opportunity to join a well-performing organisation in a broad, commercially focused leadership role with genuine influence across the business.
Leading a small finance team, you'll take full responsibility for financial control, reporting, cash management and supporting strategic decision-making. This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment while contributing to the wider success of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team.
- Take ownership of the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Produce monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance across the business.
- Oversee statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across the finance function.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight to support business performance.
- Manage banking relationships, working capital and treasury activities.
- Support strategic projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
The Person:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a broad Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, balancing strategic input with day-to-day financial management.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing small teams.
- Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced business.
This represents an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation where you'll have real autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information regarding the business will be shared with shortlisted applicants following an initial discussion.
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Watford | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits
Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
An established and successful business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function. This is a confidential appointment, offering the opportunity to join a well-performing organisation in a broad, commercially focused leadership role with genuine influence across the business.
Leading a small finance team, you'll take full responsibility for financial control, reporting, cash management and supporting strategic decision-making. This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment while contributing to the wider success of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team.
- Take ownership of the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Produce monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance across the business.
- Oversee statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across the finance function.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight to support business performance.
- Manage banking relationships, working capital and treasury activities.
- Support strategic projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
The Person:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a broad Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, balancing strategic input with day-to-day financial management.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing small teams.
- Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced business.
This represents an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation where you'll have real autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information regarding the business will be shared with shortlisted applicants following an initial discussion.
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Reference: 225398656
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Financial Controller
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£90k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
Financial Controller
Watford | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits
Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
An established and successful business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function. This is a confidential appointment, offering the opportunity to join a well-performing organisation in a broad, commercially focused leadership role with genuine influence across the business.
Leading a small finance team, you'll take full responsibility for financial control, reporting, cash management and supporting strategic decision-making. This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment while contributing to the wider success of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team.
- Take ownership of the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Produce monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance across the business.
- Oversee statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across the finance function.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight to support business performance.
- Manage banking relationships, working capital and treasury activities.
- Support strategic projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
The Person:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a broad Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, balancing strategic input with day-to-day financial management.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing small teams.
- Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced business.
This represents an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation where you'll have real autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information regarding the business will be shared with shortlisted applicants following an initial discussion.
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Watford | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits
Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
An established and successful business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function. This is a confidential appointment, offering the opportunity to join a well-performing organisation in a broad, commercially focused leadership role with genuine influence across the business.
Leading a small finance team, you'll take full responsibility for financial control, reporting, cash management and supporting strategic decision-making. This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment while contributing to the wider success of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team.
- Take ownership of the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Produce monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance across the business.
- Oversee statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across the finance function.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight to support business performance.
- Manage banking relationships, working capital and treasury activities.
- Support strategic projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
The Person:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a broad Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, balancing strategic input with day-to-day financial management.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing small teams.
- Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced business.
This represents an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation where you'll have real autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information regarding the business will be shared with shortlisted applicants following an initial discussion.
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Reference: 225398656
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