Financial Controller

12 Month Contract, Hybrid (3 office / 2 home), Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a hands-on role where you can genuinely make an impact? Our client, a fast-growing, design-led SME, is looking for a talented finance professional to step in for a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a key appointment with a January start and a structured three-week handover.

During the handover, you'll be office-based; after this, you'll move to a hybrid model of three days in the office and two days from home.

The team works from modern offices next to Paddington station, in a friendly, open-plan environment.

While the contract is fixed-term with no guaranteed route to permanency, future opportunities may arise as the business continues to grow.

Reporting to a part-time Finance Director, you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial control across the group while providing support and direction to a capable Finance Executive.

This is a varied role covering everything from financial reporting and cash flow management to budgeting, VAT and statutory compliance.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, ensuring robust financial processes and high-quality reporting that supports informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with full responsibility for accuracy and compliance.


• Produce UK and Rest of World VAT returns and ensure all tax submissions are completed correctly and on time.


• Monitor, manage and forecast cash flow, proactively identifying risks and maintaining liquidity.


• Liaise with external accountants and support the preparation of statutory accounts.


• Assist with budgeting, analyse variances and provide actionable insights to leadership.


• Strengthen financial processes, controls and systems to improve operational efficiency.


• Provide financial information and reporting to shareholders when required.


• Work collaboratively across departments, building strong working relationships in a close-knit team.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with 2+ years PQE.


• Strong background in financial control within an SME or similar environment (3+ years).


• Advanced Excel skills, including modelling and data analysis.


• Confident in managing multiple stakeholders and communicating effectively at all levels.


• Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working independently.


• Experience with Xero, Shopify, retail or multi-entity environments is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000, with some flexibility for an exceptional candidate.


• Pension and holiday allowance.


• Hybrid working after handover (3 office / 2 home).


• A friendly, collaborative culture in a small, ambitious team.

If you're a capable Financial Controller looking for a wide-ranging 12-month contract role where you can add real value from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now!