💼 Full-Time Position

Financial Controller

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Optima Recruitment
📍 Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom
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Location
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
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Posted
May 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function within a fast-paced, contract-driven business. This is a key role focused on financial control, cash flow management, reporting, and commercial support across the organisation.

Working closely with operational teams, you’ll provide financial insight, improve processes, and help drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and financial analysis

* Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, invoicing, and supplier payments

* Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, and month/year-end processes

* Support pricing, tenders, contract performance, and forecasting

* Lead budgeting and reforecasting activities

* Oversee payroll, VAT, PAYE, and statutory compliance

* Improve finance systems and processes, including Xero

* Partner with operat...