Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)

£75,000 - £85,000 + Discretionary Bonus

MSS Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to join our growing business based in Watford.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a key leadership role responsible for the financial control, reporting, compliance and operational performance of the finance function. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting business growth, delivering financial insight and helping drive the continued evolution of our finance systems, reporting capability and automation strategy.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Financial Controller who is equally comfortable leading a finance team, supporting strategic decision-making and improving processes through technology and automation.

The Role

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function whilst ensuring that all financial reporting complies with FRS 102 and UK GAAP requirements. The role includes ownership of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, audit coordination, cashflow management and financial controls.

Working closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team, you will help strengthen financial governance, improve business intelligence and support financial performance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the finance function, including management accounting and transactional finance activities.

Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and financial analysis.

Managing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory compliance.

Overseeing VAT, PSA, PAYE, corporation tax support and HMRC reporting requirements.

Ensuring accurate revenue recognition assessments and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Managing cashflow forecasting and working capital performance.

Developing and strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks.

Supporting business transformation, finance systems development and automation initiatives.

Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team.

Providing financial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making.

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