Overview

Financial Controller - High-Growth Start-Up – Hertfordshire

Circa 80,000 + 20% Bonus + 6% Pension + 25 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)

A Rare Opportunity to Shape a Business from the Ground Up

Vitae Financial Recruitment are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing holiday and leisure business to recruit a Financial Controller who will thrive in a start-up environment and wants unrivalled exposure to executive-level decision-making.

Why This Role Stands Out

Make a tangible impact in a start-up setting, helping to shape processes, culture, and success alongside industry leaders.

Join a well-funded, fast-growing leisure business at an exciting stage of its journey.

Gain unmatched visibility and influence through direct collaboration with the executive team.

Take on a truly varied remit, working alongside an inspirational CFO—overseeing reporting, statutory accounts, tax, cashflow, and acquisition integration, while contributing commercially to strategic decisions. No two days are the same: from board packs to business partnering, you\'ll have broad exposure across a dynamic, scaling company.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead the UK-based outsourced finance function, ensuring timely processing of payroll, invoices, VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax compliance
• Oversee production and review of management accounts, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare cashflow forecasts, investor and bank reporting, and board packs
• Support financial appraisal and integration of acquisitions, providing commercial insight to strategic decisions
• Partner with management and resort-based teams to guide budgeting, forecasting, and compliance

Who You Are

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with 3+ years post-qualified experience (2+ in industry)
• Experienced in statutory accounts, tax compliance, treasury, and management reporting
• Commercially minded, organised, independent, and an excellent communicator
• Comfortable with Excel, Microsoft Office, and wider financial/IT systems

Nice to Have

• Financial modelling, M&A experience, post-deal integration
• Management of banking relationships and outsourced finance teams
• Group structures, multi-site environments, or experience with non-finance stakeholders

Location & Flexibility

• Hertfordshire office (hybrid, 3-4 days per week)
• Occasional UK travel required; full clean driving licence and access to own car

Why Join

• Direct influence on strategy and operations at a start-up on a rapid growth trajectory
• Varied, hands-on role with significant scope for personal and professional development
• Collaborative, supportive culture where creativity and ideas are valued
• Competitive reward package: salary, bonus, pension, holidays, and family perks

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