Financial Controller

Mitcham, Surrey
£55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

As a result of sustained growth and increasing operational complexity, an ambitious and commercially minded Financial Controller is required to join a fast-paced, owner-managed business operating within the waste management sector.

With turnover now approaching £10m and a strong trajectory for continued growth, this is a pivotal appointment designed to strengthen the finance function, sitting between an experienced Bookkeeper and Fractional CFO.

The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing structure, visibility and commercial insight to the business, while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day numbers.

This is a high-impact, on-site role based in Mitcham, offering the opportunity to influence financial performance, improve processes and build strong relationships both internally and externally across a dynamic and operationally driven environment.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of management reporting, cashflow visibility and supplier/customer financial relationships, while helping to drive cost control, improve financial processes and support strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and supporting analysis


• Deliver accurate and timely financial information to support business decision making


• Weekly cashflow forecasting, monitoring and reporting


• Lead on budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes


• Interrogate financial data to identify cost savings, pricing opportunities and performance improvements


• Manage and develop the existing Bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy across transactional finance


• Oversee credit control processes, including chasing outstanding payments and improving cash collection


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and customers, including regular financial discussions


• Support investment appraisals and financial analysis on capital expenditure (e.g.
  
  fleet and equipment)


• Maintain fixed asset register, lease accounting and statutory reporting requirements


• Work closely with the Fractional CFO and senior leadership to provide strategic financial insight

Skills & Experience

• Strong accountancy knowledge (qualified by experience, part qualified or qualified)


• Solid, hands-on management accounting experience with the ability to deliver clear, actionable financial insight


• Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a growing SME environment


• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage externally with suppliers and customers


• Experience managing cashflow, credit control and high-volume transactional environments


• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to challenge and influence decision making


• Experience with Sage and/or Xero, alongside advanced Excel capability


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment (experience in waste, construction or similar sectors advantageous but not essential)

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial business where finance plays a central role in ongoing success.

You'll be given the autonomy to shape processes, influence decisions and make a tangible impact, while working closely with a leadership team committed to continued growth.

If you're looking for a role that combines strategic input with meaningful day-to-day involvement in the numbers, this position offers both challenge and long-term opportunity in equal measure.

Apply now!