Commercial Finance Controller - #2190560

Are you a commercially minded Chartered Accountant looking for an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing an ambitious international business?

Our client is a boutique, fast-growth international sales business headquartered in Central London with established operations in the UK and a growing presence across Europe and the US.

Profitable, ambitious and investing heavily in its future, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller who can bring financial expertise, commercial insight and a genuine entrepreneurial mindset to its leadership team. This is far more than a traditional financial reporting role.

Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, influence commercial strategy and work closely with senior leadership to support the next phase of international growth.

Our client is looking for a hands-on, commercially astute finance professional who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to think strategically and challenge the business.

The finance function is currently supported by external providers, and a key part of your role will be to bring management accounting and commercial finance capabilities in-house, develop robust financial processes and provide the insight needed to support ambitious growth plans.

Role & Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting.

• Acting as a trusted commercial partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, providing meaningful financial insight to support strategic decisions.

• Evaluating commercial opportunities.
• Improving financial performance.

• Developing financial models, evaluating commercial opportunities and supporting international growth initiatives.

• Building and improving financial controls, reporting processes and scalable finance systems.

• Develop robust financial processes

• Leading financial planning and analysis, challenging assumptions and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and performance.

• Managing relationships with outsourced finance providers, auditors and external advisers.

• Overseeing statutory reporting, compliance and financial governance across the international business.

• Driving improvements through technology, automation and more efficient ways of working.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially driven finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to play an influential role within a growing business.

• ACA / CA qualification with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience.

• A strong foundation in audit, ideally complemented by transaction services, financial due diligence or corporate finance experience.

• Experience working in industry, preferably within an SME, founder-led or high-growth business.

• Proven commercial finance experience, partnering with senior leadership teams and directors to support business growth and strategic decision-making.

• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting capabilities.

• The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders, provide commercial recommendations and translate financial information into meaningful business insight.

• A hands on & proactive approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.

• An entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help build and shape a business.

• Experience within a sales led or professional services environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive base salary with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.

• Performance-related bonus.

• EMI share scheme, offering the opportunity to participate in the future success of the business.

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office near Bank

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional office closure between Christmas and New Year.

• Additional annual leave for long service, with the option to buy and sell holiday

• Direct exposure to the Group CEO and senior leadership team.

• Genuine opportunity to progress into a Finance Director role as the business continues to expand internationally.

• A collaborative, supportive and entrepreneurial working environment

If you're an ambitious Chartered Accountant with a strong technical foundation, commercial experience and the desire to help shape the future of a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional financial control, influence strategic decisions and play a meaningful role in building a business for the future.

Apply now or contact Erin Wilson for a confidential discussion.