Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Colchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)

Up to £80,000 + benefits

We are working with a well-established, multi-site professional services business to recruit a Financial Controller into a key leadership position.

This is a No.1 finance role, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

The Role

Reporting into the Managing Partner, you will take full ownership of the finance function, leading a small team and acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of the finance function and day-to-day financial operations
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and board packs
• KPI reporting, analysis, and performance insight
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Business partnering with senior leadership to support decision-making
• Oversight of compliance, audit, and financial controls
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a junior finance team

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.

You will likely be:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or strong QBE)
• An experienced Financial Controller or a ready step-up candidate
• Background in professional services, consultancy, or an LLP business model (desirable)
• A strong communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders
• An effective people manager with experience developing junior team members
• Commercially focused, with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful insight

The Opportunity

This role offers:

• A genuine leadership position with Board-level exposure
• The opportunity to shape and develop the finance function
• A collaborative, people-focused working environment
• Broad scope across a multi-site business