Beam Recruit
Financial Controller
- Twickenham
- £50,000 – £55,000
- 37.5 hours Monday-Friday
- Parking Permit
- Clear route to Finance Director
Ready to step up and make your mark?
If you are a Financial Controller (or a strong No.2 ready to step up) who wants more ownership, more influence, and a genuine path to FD this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
This is not a “sit back and maintain” position. This is a chance to come into a fast-growing, ambitious business, shape the finance function, and grow alongside it.
You’ll be joining a dynamic SME that’s part of a wider group with three operating divisions giving you exposure to group-level reporting and complexity, without losing the agility of an entrepreneurial environment.
Why this role stands out
- Clear progression to Finance Director as the business grows
- High-growth environment — scaling quickly with exciting plans ahead
- Direct access to leadership — work closely with an impressive Director
- Influence & autonomy — your ideas will be heard and implemented
What you’ll be doing
This is a hands-on, all-round role where no two days look the same.
You’ll:
- Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, including high-volume transactions
- Produce monthly management accounts and deliver clear, meaningful insights
- Lead on cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and planning
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to improve performance and profitability
- Manage and develop a small finance team
- Support group reporting and work across multiple entities
- Help shape processes as the business continues to scale
You’ll need to be just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as you are contributing at a strategic level.
What we’re looking for
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or qualified by experience
- Experience working within a group structure (important)
- Strong systems skills, Xero experience preferred
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a commercial mindset
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
Bonus if you’ve worked in manufacturing, engineering, logistics or haulage but not essential.
The bigger picture
This is perfect for someone who:
- Feels stuck in their current role with limited progression
- Wants to step into a more visible, influential position
- Is excited by growth, change, and building something
You won’t just be reporting numbers here you’ll be helping shape the future of the business.
About Beam Recruit
We’re a specialist Accountancy & Finance consultancy.
Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to provide individual feedback. If successful, we’ll be in touch within 5 working days.
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