Financial ControllerLocation: Hertford Salary: £70,000 to £100,000 bonus benefits Type: Full time, permanentA high growth, owner led business is looking to appoint a hands on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and build the controls, reporting, and forecasting needed for the next stage of growth.This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, but can also step back and provide clear commercial insight to the Directors. You will be joining a small finance team, with support already in place, and external accountants retained for statutory reporting.The roleYou will take responsibility for the full monthly reporting cycle and ensure the business has accurate, timely information to make decisions confidently.Key responsibilities will include:Producing monthly management accounts with meaningful variance analysis and commentaryCreating board level packs and presenting clear financial insight to support decision makingBuilding and maintaining forecasts and cash flow visibility to support strategic planningLeading month end close, ensuring the ledger is accurate and the balance sheet is well controlledImproving financial controls and introducing scalable processes as the business continues to growOverseeing day to day finance operations, supporting the wider team to maintain strong standardsManaging VAT and core finance compliance, working closely with external advisors where requiredActing as a trusted finance partner to the Directors,