Financial Controller

Hertfordshire (Hybrid) | Permanent | Ref: 2804

Financial Controller

Permanent
Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
When available
Posted 20 Jul 2026
Your Consultant: Nils Lloyd-Penny

Job Specifications

Job Reference: 2804
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Travel Sector
Rate: Approx £75k negotiable

About the Company

  • Financial Controller
  • £75,000 + benefits (negotiable)
  • Hertfordshire | Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote)

Our client is a well-established UK travel organisation , looking to appoint a Financial Controller following the planned departure of their current Finance Manager.

Reporting into the Finance Director, this is an opportunity to step into a broad and highly visible leadership role, taking ownership of the finance function while helping shape the future direction of the business.

Working alongside the senior leadership team, you'll lead a small finance team, oversee all financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, improve systems and processes and play a key role in commercial decision making.

Role Details

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a finance team of three
  • Own monthly management accounts and Board reporting
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow
  • Manage audit, statutory accounts and tax compliance
  • Oversee treasury and foreign currency management
  • Improve finance systems and reporting (Business Central)
  • Business partner senior stakeholders across the organisation
  • Drive process improvements and automation

Skills Required

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous Financial Controller experience within the travel sector.

You'll ideally have experience of:

  • Tour Operator accounting
  • TOMS VAT
  • ABTA / CAA reporting
  • Multi-currency finance
  • Leading finance teams
  • Business Central (advantageous)

Why apply?

  • Genuine Financial Controller position with broad ownership
  • Charity / not-for-profit purpose
  • Established and respected organisation
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to influence systems, reporting and commercial decisions
  • Visible role working closely with senior leadership

This Vacancy
Ref: 2804
Role: Financial Controller
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid)