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