Financial Controller

Job Description

A successful and expanding SME within the technology sector is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Financial Controller to join its leadership team. This pivotal role will oversee all financial operations and lead a capable Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Present financial results to the senior leadership team
• Support and lead annual budgets and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Manage cash flow forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Drive process improvements across finance and business wide
• Partner with other departments to support wider business goals
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to budget holders
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and manage the year-end audit
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Build and manage relationships with auditors, banks, and key suppliers

Qualifications/Skills

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Strong track record of managing the full finance function in an SME
• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance leadership role
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach
• Advanced Excel and strong accounting systems skills
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams
• Strong communicator with confident presentation skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines

Desirable

• Experience within the technology or managed services sector

Details

• £65,000-£75,000 basic (depending on experience) + bonus 
• Reports to CFO | Direct reports: Finance (7 team members) 
• Technology sector 
• Office based (flexibility) 

 For more information, please reach out to: beth@sowenagroup.co.uk