Financial Controller
- Field: Accountancy & Bookkeeping
- Deadline: 2026-03-10 02:03
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Hemel Hempstead
£75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits
Hybrid (Min 2 days in the office)
Our client, is a fast-scaling, founder-led consumer business with a strong international retail and e-commerce presence. Following sustained high growth and recent investment, the company is now building a best-in-class in-house finance function to support its next phase of expansion.
They are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control, reporting, systems, and insight. This is initially a hands-on role with genuine influence, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
Key focus areas include:
- Building and leading an in-house finance function
- Monthly management reporting, forecasting, and cash flow control
- Integration of finance and inventory systems across multiple 3PL partners
- Improving stock accuracy, margin visibility, and working capital
- Supporting commercial and strategic decision-making in a high-growth environment
About you:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Proven Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager experience in an SME or high-growth business
- Strong inventory and stock accounting expertise
- Confident working in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments
- Experience with ERP / accounting systems (ideally Sage 250 and the Sage stock module) and multi-channel operations
The offer:
This role offers a competitive salary with a performance-related bonus, alongside a hybrid working model that provides flexibility around on-site presence.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and shape the finance function from the ground up, with genuine autonomy, visibility, and direct exposure to senior leadership. As the business continues to scale, there is clear scope for progression, broader responsibility, and meaningful involvement in commercial and strategic decision-making, all within a supportive, entrepreneurial culture that values trust, accountability, and impact.
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