Financial Controller

SF Executive; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed business in Bournemouth is seeking a Financial Controller to manage the finance function and drive process improvements. The role involves financial reporting, team leadership, and strategic support while working closely with the CFO. The client offers a hybrid working policy, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/ACMA certification.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee cash flow management and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACA

ACCA

ACMA

Job description

SF Executive is working on a retained basis with a private equity-backed business in search of a Financial Controller to join their team in Bournemouth.

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will be responsible for managing and developing the finance function and driving continuous process improvement to support business growth.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) with strong people management and leadership skills. You should be able to work flexibly with the CFO and other senior managers to create value collaboratively.

Key responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting and Analysis
2. Budgeting and Forecasting
3. Financial Modelling
4. Cash Flow Management
5. Acquisitions and Integration
6. Cost Management
7. Compliance and Risk Management
8. Taxation
9. Team Leadership and Development
10. Manage the payroll for the group
11. System implementation and development
12. Strategic Support
13. Company Secretarial duties
14. Deputise for the CFO as required

The client operates a hybrid working policy, with an expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week, depending on your weekly requirements.