ABOUT ME

Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA, first-time passes) with extensive experience in financial leadership across both service and manufacturing industries. Practice-trained and commercially astute, Louise has a proven track record of strengthening financial control, streamlining processes, and building high-performing teams. Having operated successfully at Finance Director level, she is now seeking to step back into a part-time Financial Controller role where she can focus on delivery, technical expertise, and supporting business performance.

LOOKING FOR

A part-time Financial Controller position (circa 3 days per week) where she can use her strong technical, commercial, and leadership skills. Keen to contribute to financial control, reporting, and compliance, while supporting wider business strategy without the broader pressures of FD-level responsibility.

IMPORTANT TO ME

• A role focused on financial control and technical delivery.
• Flexibility to work part-time, around 3 days per week.
• Working in an organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to mentor and develop finance teams while maintaining balance and sustainability in her role.

INTERESTS

Louise enjoys mentoring finance teams, streamlining processes, and embedding financial rigour to support sustainable growth.

SKILLS

Financial Leadership: Finance Director and Financial Controller experience, board reporting, stakeholder management, and strategic financial planning.

Team Building: Built finance teams from the ground up, mentoring staff into skilled finance professionals.

Financial Management: Statutory accounts, audits, budgeting, cashflow, tax compliance, credit control, and payroll oversight.

Systems & Process Improvement: Strong IT skills (advanced Excel, Oracle, Sage, Sun, bespoke databases), upgrading finance and HR systems, automating reporting.

Commercial Acumen: Supporting business growth, assessing opportunities, integrating acquisitions, and driving cost savings.

Governance: Established financial controls, internal audit functions, and strengthened compliance.

WORKING PREFERENCES

• Available September 2025
• Salary expectation: circa £72,000 per annum pro-rata.
• Seeking a part-time Financial Controller role (around 3 days per week) with responsibility for financial management and team development, stepping away from FD-level commitments.

If you are interested in this candidate, please get in touch with the team at Debbie Burbage Recruitment by emailing debbie@debbieburbage.co.uk