Financial Controller

• Partnering with a high growth professional services organisation
• Leading and developing an established team

About the Client Our client is a highly successful professional services organisation based in Brighton, with strong growth ambitions and a reputation for operational and commercial excellence. As the business continues to expand, they are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function and provide strategic support to senior management.The Role This is an excellent opportunity to join and lead a finance team within the professional services sector, reporting directly to the CEO. You will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day finance operations, driving process improvements, and supporting the long-term growth of the business, with clear scope to progress into a Finance Director role.Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team across transactional and management accounting - Team size 3
• Oversee all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Produce management accounts and cash flow reports
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight and strategic guidance

The Successful Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
• Proven experience managing and developing a small finance team
• Experience within a professional services setting
• Confident communicator, able to influence and work closely with senior stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Salary will be dependent on experience level
• Based in Brighton (2 days per week) highly flexible
• Pension, private healthcare, and staff benefits
• Collaborative and supportive culture where finance is a true business partner
• Clear career progression with scope to step into a Finance Director role

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. They actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, recognising that diversity drives innovation and long-term success.