Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant Recruitment • Chelmsford, England • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

Are you looking to join a forward thinking, fast growing SME business expanding across the UK? Due to continued growth they are seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to head up their finance team and play a key part in the growth, strategy and profitability of the company as they enter a new growth phase.

Responsibilities
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for...

  • Ownership of all aspects of financial reporting including delivering month end, review of journals, reconciliations and monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
  • Preparation of commercial analysis to support the business in each department
  • Management of the cashflow forecast
  • Provide commercial insights to the business with KPIs, dashboards and information to enhance profitability
  • Management of the annual budget process
  • Ensuring all statutory deadlines are met including the annual audit, corporation tax, VAT etc.
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