Melbreck Technical Recruitment
Knaphill, Surrey
Jul 26, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller - Woking - 60,000 + 10,000 bonus Location: Woking, Surrey (Office Based) Job Type: Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Engineering Business Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? We're seeking a commercially minded finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function within a successful, well-established engineering and manufacturing business. Supplying high-quality products to customers across sectors including aerospace, automotive and medical, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and long-term customer partnerships. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of financial control, governance and compliance. If you're looking for a position where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your contribution visible across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Financial Controller - The Role: As Financial Controller, you'll lead all aspects of the finance function, providing accurate financial reporting, robust controls and commercially focused insight to support continued business success. Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day finance function and maintaining strong financial controls. Preparing monthly management accounts and delivering meaningful financial analysis. Producing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections. Providing strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Managing the month-end and year-end close processes. Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements. Overseeing payroll processes and associated compliance. Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial accuracy. Liaising with external auditors and coordinating the annual audit process. Supporting Company Secretary responsibilities. Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and business performance. Financial Controller - Candidate Requirements: You'll be an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment where no two days are the same. Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, you'll be confident working independently while building strong relationships across the business. You'll ideally have: A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience leading the finance function within an SME. Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, taxation and statutory compliance. Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts. Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management. Payroll oversight experience. Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting Company Secretary duties. A proven track record of managing external audits. Strong cash flow management and balance sheet reconciliation experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using accounting software and ERP systems, with SAP S/4HANA experience advantageous. Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. A proactive, commercially focused approach with exceptional attention to detail and integrity. Financial Controller - What's on offer: This is an outstanding opportunity to become a key member of the senior leadership team within a respected engineering business. You'll enjoy a broad and influential role with genuine autonomy, the opportunity to shape financial strategy, and the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work on business performance. Salary of 60,000 Annual sales bonus 5,000 pa (this could be significantly higher), subject to performance Annual Profit Bonus 5,000 pa (this could be significantly higher), subject to performance Pension up to 6% of basic salary (matched) Holiday 25 days pa + statutory days Benefits Death in Service insurance (non-contributory) Medical/Dental insurance (non-contributory) If you're looking for your next challenge and want to play a central role in a successful and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance leadership career!