Job Description
Finance Controller- £70,000 + Trust Member Profit Share & Benefits St Albans, AL4
The Role
Are you a senior finance professional ready to shape the financial future of a respected, growing business? Do you have the experience to lead teams, drive process improvements and provide strategic insight at a leadership level?
Selectaglaze is looking for a strong, commercially minded Finance Controller to take ownership of the finance function and lead the development of robust processes, controls and reporting.
You will combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. You will be the driving force behind the finance team, shaping workflows, strengthening controls, and providing insight that informs critical business decisions. Your leadership will ensure the business has the financial clarity and structure it needs to grow sustainably.
This is a highly influential role where your strategic leadership will directly support business growth and operational excellence.
Ready to use your expertise to shape the financial direction of a respected and growing business? Apply today to join Selectaglaze.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Provide accurate, insight-rich analysis to support strategic and operational decisions
- Build, refine and embed robust financial processes and internal controls
- Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships
- Oversee procurement governance and cost control
- Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Champion systems improvements, automation and data integrity
- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, fostering high standards and performance
The Company
Founded in 1966, Selectaglaze is the UK s specialist provider of secondary glazing. Testament to the quality of product, service and knowledge, Selectaglaze was awarded a Royal Warrant in 2004. We supply and fit our products in some of the country s most prestigious buildings. We have been able to continuously develop our products to meet changing needs eg noise reduction, heat retention and safety.
As an Employee Ownership Trust all colleagues have a stake and a say in how the company is doing. We are proud to put our people first and have approximately 80 colleagues comprising office, factory and installation teams.
The Benefits
- £70,000 salary + Trust Member Profit Share
- 6% employee / 6% employer matched pension
- Life assurance (4 salary)
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to buy more
- Health cash back schemes
- Long-term stability in an employee-owned business
The Person
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in a senior finance role, ideally within an SME
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Confident communicator with non-finance stakeholders
- Knowledge of procurement governance and cost control
- Practical, organised and detail focused
