Financial Controller

Financial ControllerI am currently partnering with a dynamic, scaling service-based business to appoint a hands-on Financial Controller. This is a high-impact leadership role, perfect for a finance professional who thrives in "real-world" operational environments and enjoys the challenge of managing financial discipline across a large-scale workforce.As the right hand to the CEO and the operational leadership team, you will be the guardian of the company''s margins. In a business where labour is the primary cost driver, your ability to oversee high-volume payroll and interrogate labour costs will be the key to the company''s continued success.My client''s Hatfield head office boasts a culture that perfectly balances hard work with a great sense of humour. They are looking for a "personality fit"-someone who is approachable, collaborative, and brings high energy to the office every day.Due to the highly operational nature of this business, this is a fully office-based role, allowing you to be at the heart of the action and collaborate directly with the teams you support.Key Responsibilities:Drive financial discipline across a large operational workforce (c.3,000 employees).Oversee complex, multi-cycle payroll operations (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly), ensuring total accuracy and robust control.Actively monitor labour costs against contract budgets. You will be expected to investigate variances, challenge "margin erosion," and highlight anomalies in overtime or excess ..... full job details .....