Universal Business Team
Accounting
FinancialController
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“Financial Controller at Universal Business Team. Skills: Financial Controller, commercial influence, leadership, strategic decision-making, operational performance, financial guidance, process improvement. Leading day-to-day financial control activities across the business. Delivering accurate management reporting, variance analysis, and insightful commentary”
What You'll Achieve.
driving operational performance; strategic decision-making; long-term growth; strengthening controls; improving processes; supporting sustainable commercial growth; shape business performance; driving performance; adding value
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), Experienced within a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role, Comfortable working closely with operational stakeholders across multiple departments, Confident communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues, Commercially curious with analytical and problem-solving skills, Naturally organised, detail-focused, and process-driven, Adaptable, resilient, and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, Motivated by improving processes, driving performance, and adding value
What You'll Do.
Leading day-to-day financial control activities across the business
Delivering accurate management reporting
and insightful commentary
Maintaining balance sheet control and oversight of key reconciliations
Supporting year-end reporting
statutory accounts preparation
Partnering closely with operational teams and budget holders to provide practical financial guidance
Helping non-finance stakeholders understand margins
and commercial performance
and strategic financial planning
Applying robust financial due diligence to new initiatives and growth opportunities
Driving process improvement
and operational efficiency
Promoting a culture of accountability
and continuous improvement
Supporting business performance through data-led decision-making and strategic insight
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
act as a trusted business partner across the organisation; working closely with operational and leadership teams across the business; Partnering closely with operational teams and budget holders; join a collaborative, ambitious team environment
Communication Scope
Communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues; Smart in both thinking and communication
Full Job Description
### Financial Controller Peterborough | Full-Time | Office-Based Strategic Finance | Commercial Influence | Leadership Opportunity Are you a commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys being at the heart of a business, not hidden behind spreadsheets? We’re looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking finance professional to join a growing and ambitious organisation where finance plays a central role in driving operational performance, strategic decision-making, and long-term growth. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You’ll act as a trusted business partner across the organisation, helping teams understand the financial impact of their decisions while strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting sustainable commercial growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy influencing stakeholders, and want the opportunity to genuinely shape business performance, this could be the perfect next step. ### The Opportunity As Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of the finance function’s day-to-day control and reporting activities while working closely with operational and leadership teams across the business. You’ll combine technical excellence with commercial insight — turning financial data into meaningful guidance that helps the business make smarter, more informed decisions. This is a highly visible role where your ability to communicate, challenge constructively, and build strong relationships will be just as important as your technical expertise. ### What You’ll Be Doing * Leading day-to-day financial control activities across the business * Delivering accurate management reporting, variance analysis, and insightful commentary * Maintaining strong balance sheet control and oversight of key reconciliations * Supporting year-end reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and audit processes * Partnering closely with operational teams and budget holders to provide practical financial guidance * Helping non-finance stakehol
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