Role: Financial Controller Location: Bedford Salary: £55-60kOur client is seeking a driven and ambitious Financial Controller to lead the operational finance function, overseeing financial processes, controls, reporting and compliance across the business. In addition to supporting the branches, the role will also provide financial oversight and support to two subsidiary businesses, ensuring consistency, accuracy and best-practice financial management across the group.The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Management team, providing clear, timely and insightful financial information to support decision-making, performance monitoring and strategic planning. You will play a key role in continually improving financial processes, strengthening controls, enhancing reporting quality and ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.Responsibilities of the Financial Controller;- Preparation of monthly financial statements, including PandL, Balance Sheet reconciliations, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.- Oversee, review, and adhere to the budgets for each business department- Assist in company-wide budget planning- Ensure that all of the company''s financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation- Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans for the future- Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed- Su