Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join us on a maternity cover contract and lead our Finance function through an exciting period of growth. This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo. We are looking for a hands-on finance leader who can confidently oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function whilst partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making across the business.
What You Will Do
Lead the day-to-day Finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, manage and develop a small Finance team, own the month-end and year-end close processes, prepare monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, and financial analysis, and partner with senior leaders to provide commercial insights and support business decision-making.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, have strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management and statutory accounts, and be able to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management and statutory accounts
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow in a growing business
- Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams
- Excellent attention to detail alongside the ability to think strategically
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills
Benefits
- Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three) + 8 bank holidays
- Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions
- Flexibility and Wellness: Work-from-home options, cycle-to-work scheme, private healthcare and more
- Growth Opportunities: Collaborate across teams and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
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