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
