Financial Controller

We are seeking a strategic, technology and data driven Commercial Financial Controller for an ambitious organisation based in Peterborough to lead a small finance team, improve commercial and operational information to enable scalable growth. Reporting directly to the FD but also supporting the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in modernising processes, strengthening financial transparency, and building the operational foundation for our next stage of expansion. This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to shape how finance operates and contributes to the organisation's strategic direction. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Strategic Insight

• Work closely with the business to provide clarity, challenge, and actionable insight.
• Build trusted relationships with the wider finance team and operational teams, presenting and communicating financial information in a clear, relevant, and decision-focused manner.
• Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment and robust baseline assumptions.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and ad-hoc analysis that deliver meaningful insight and support informed decision-making.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Own delivery of month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Produce high-quality management accounts with insightful commentary and supporting analysis.
• Support preparation of statutory accounts, in accordance with UK GAAP, and manage external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and governance standards.
• Review/critique prepared VAT returns and support corporation tax processes.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and support treasury activities.
• Craft contractual terms to support commercial agreements negotiated by business principals.

Finance Processes, Automation & Systems

• Ensure reporting and deliverables are grounded in robust, scalable processes.
• Lead improvements to the finance technology landscape, introducing automation and optimising existing tools.
• Manage financial systems, integrations, and data flows to strengthen control and reduce manual effort.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across reporting, internal controls, and workflow management.

Leadership & Team Development

• Contribute to building a high-performing, cohesive finance team with shared standards and clear expectations.
• Foster collaboration, professional development, and a culture of innovation within the team.

Key Core Competencies & Skills Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements and implement financial systems or automation tools.
• Excellent communication skills-clear, timely, and transparent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; solution-driven mindset.
• Experience in driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growing business with evolving priorities.
• High standards of accuracy, timeliness, and professional rigour.
• Flexible, pragmatic, and proactive in seeking better ways of working.