Financial Controller

Sumer

Financial Controller driving performance at DPC, part of the Sumer Group. Delivering financial insights to support decision-making and business growth.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeStoke-on-Trent • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L accounts, cash flows, balance sheet as well as KPI reporting and insightful variance analysis and commentaries
Responsible for all group reporting requirements ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly submissions and ad hoc requests
Partner with the business leadership team to deliver clear, actionable, financial insight to support decision making
Partner with operational managers to drive KPI excellence and improve overall business performance
Overseeing the preparation of year end statutory financial statements
Lead the annual budgeting process and business planning processes, including ongoing monitoring and forecasting
Providing commercial insight on the financial impact of strategic decisions
Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and payables/receivables
Collaborating with the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to align reporting and strategy
Enhancing financial systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
Monitoring and controlling costs to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives
Supporting financial integration and reporting for acquisitions and mergers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience
Experience working within a small or growing finance team, with the ability to support scale and development
Professional services experience preferable
Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis
Advanced Excel skills and high levels of IT literacy
Confidence in using data and technology to assess performance, manage risk, and support decision-making
A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for problem-solving
Experience with Power BI (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningvariance analysisbudgetingforecastingKPI reportingP&L accountscash flowsbalance sheetreconciliationsVAT

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationleadershipanalytical thinkingattention to detaildecision-makingcontinuous improvementcommercial insightadaptability

Certifications

ACAACCACIMA