Head of Finance

Financial Controller - Reading (1 day a month in the office) - £70,000 - £80,000 FTE (4 days per week)

I am genuinely excited to be exclusively working this rare opportunity for a 4 day a week role, a hands-on Financial Controller to work closely with an entrepreneurial Managing Director in a growing, ambitious business.

This is a unique stand-alone finance role where you will take full ownership of the company's finance function - acting as a trusted advisor, safeguarding financial stability and supporting future growth.

This is a near fully remote position, with the expectation of attending the Reading office once per month for leadership meetings, due to this the MD would like you to be withing an hours commute of Reading. It's ideally suited to a self-starter who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a flexible environment, and takes pride in delivering accurate, reliable financial information.

The MD is highly commercial and forward-thinking - they're looking for a safe pair of hands who can bring structure, clarity, and confidence to the company's finances.

A little more about the day to day....

• Own and manage the full finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and insightful commentary for the MD
• Manage cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning to support business decisions
• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Coordinate month-end and year-end processes, including liaison with external accountants/auditors
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations including VAT, payroll oversight, and statutory filings
• Work alongside the in-house payroll administrator to ensure accurate payroll processing
• Maintain and improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls
• Prepare forecasts and scenario analysis to support business growth
• Act as the key finance contact for external partners and advisors

A little bit about you....

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience will be considered if you have held a similar role in the past
• Proven experience running a finance function independently or in a small team
• Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload with minimal supervision
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience in owner-managed or entrepreneurial environments would be highly advantageous

Working Pattern & Benefits....

• 4 days per week (salary based on £70,000-£80,000 full-time equivalent)
• Pension contributions and holiday allowance open to discussion to ensure these are to the individuals expectations
• Remote role with monthly Reading office meetings
• High level of autonomy and flexibility
• Opportunity to work directly alongside a dynamic and entrepreneurial MD
• A genuinely impactful role where you will shape and own the finance function

Financial Controller - Reading (1 day a month in the office) - £70,000 - £80,000 FTE (4 days per week)