Provides oversight, reporting, and compliance. Often responsible for improving systems, processes, and financial discipline.
A Financial Controller is one of the most pivotal hires a growing business can make. They ensure accuracy, control and clarity in the numbers while freeing up the leadership team to focus on growth.
Preparing accurate monthly financial reports for internal use.
Managing timely financial close and year-end reporting.
Overseeing short- and medium-term cash flow planning and financial forecasting.
Ensuring adherence to accounting standards and financial regulations.
Leading a small internal team or working closely with external accountants.
Identifying opportunities to improve finance systems and internal controls.
A Financial Controller is usually the right hire when:
The business has scaled beyond what your bookkeeper or accountant can manage.
Your current setup lacks the insight needed to support decision-making.
Tracking and managing cash has become reactive or unclear.
You need someone to take ownership of finance performance and accountability.
Some companies appoint a Fractional CFO or Portfolio CFO to bring in senior expertise without the cost of a full time hire.
The best FCs are practical, detail oriented and commercially aware.
It’s not always clear whether you need an Assistant Accountant, a Financial Controller, a CFO or something in between.
That’s where our Finance Function Blueprint comes in.
We map out your finance team structure based on your goals, business size, and growth stage, so you can hire with clarity and confidence.
We offer a free Finance Team Diagnostic session to help you assess your current setup and work out what you really need next. It is a no-obligation, one-to-one session with one of our experienced finance directors.
At Artemis Clarke, we help ambitious businesses find roles who combine strategic insight with practical experience.
