Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location : Cardiff (Hybrid)

Salary : £50,000-£60,000

About the Opportunity

The company is an ambitious, fast-growing SME preparing for an exciting merger and growth phase . To support this journey, the organisation is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and play a pivotal role in preparing the business for transformation.

This position offers the chance to shape financial strategy and readiness during a defining moment for the company. The successful candidate will ensure that financial operations, systems, and reporting are fit for purpose as the business moves toward merger and integration.

It is an opportunity suited to a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on control with strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

Merger Preparation :

Lead all aspects of financial readiness for the upcoming merger, including due diligence support, financial modelling, and integration planning. Liaise confidently with external advisors, investors, and auditors.

Finance Leadership :

Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance department, including management accounts, reconciliations, VAT, payroll liaison, and cashflow management. Drive accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Reporting & Insight :

Deliver timely monthly management accounts and commentary, providing meaningful analysis and recommendations to support senior decision-making.

Systems & Process Improvement :

Enhance existing financial systems and introduce scalable processes that will strengthen control and efficiency across the business.

Forecasting & Cashflow :

Develop robust short- and long-term forecasts to ensure financial stability and visibility throughout the merger process.

Business Partnering :

Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior management team, translating financial data into strategic insight and supporting the wider business agenda.

Candidate Profile

Essential :

Qualified or QBE accountant

Demonstrable experience in financial control, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable, with a balance of operational and strategic capability.

Summary

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a driven and commercially astute finance professional to lead the financial agenda of a business at a critical point of evolution . The Financial Controller will play a key role in ensuring financial readiness for merger, embedding robust systems, and supporting the company's ongoing growth and success.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.