Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Woking - £60,000 + £10,000 bonus Location: Woking, Surrey (Office Based) Job Type: Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Engineering Business Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? We're seeking a commercially minded finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function within a successful, well-established engineering and manufacturing business. Supplying high-quality products to customers across sectors including aerospace, automotive and medical, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and long-term customer partnerships. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of financial control, governance and compliance. If you're looking for a position where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your contribution visible across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Financial Controller - The Role: As Financial Controller, you'll lead all aspects of the finance function, providing accurate financial reporting, robust controls and commercially focused insight to support continued business success. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the day-to-day finance function and maintaining strong financial controls. * Preparing monthly management accounts and delivering meaningful financial analysis. * Producing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections. * Providing strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and senior leadership team. * Managing the month-end and year-end close processes. * Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements. * Overseeing payroll processes and associated compliance. * Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial accuracy. * Liaising with external auditors and coordinating the annual audit process. * Supporting Company Secretary responsibilities. * Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and business performance. Financial Controller - Candidate Requirements: You'll be an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment where no two days are the same. Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, you'll be confident working independently while building strong relationships across the business. You'll ideally have: * A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). * Previous experience leading the finance function within an SME. * Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, taxation and statutory compliance. * Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts. * Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management. * Payroll oversight experience. * Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting Company Secretary duties. * A proven track record of managing external audits. * Strong cash flow management and balance sheet reconciliation experience. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. * Experience using accounting software and ERP systems, with SAP S/4HANA experience advantageous. * Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. * A proactive, commercially focused approach with exceptional attention to detail and integrity. Financial Controller - What's on offer: This is an outstanding opportunity to become a key member of the senior leadership team within a respected engineering business. You'll enjoy a broad and influential role with genuine autonomy, the opportunity to shape financial strategy, and the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work on business performance. Salary of £60,000 Annual sales bonus £5,000 pa (this could be significantly higher), subject to performance Annual Profit Bonus £5,000 pa (this could be significantly higher), subject to performance Pension up to 6% of basic salary (matched) Holiday 25 days pa + statutory days Benefits Death in Service insurance (non-contributory) Medical/Dental insurance (non-contributory) If you're looking for your next challenge and want to play a central role in a successful and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance leadership career