Finance Controller

The CFO HQ; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller for a part-time role in Fareham. You will own the complete finance function for a growing ecommerce business selling via Amazon, eBay, Shopify and other platforms.

This standalone position combines day-to-day bookkeeping with high-level reporting, forecasting and VAT management. We value a proactive finance professional who can operate at transactional and strategic levels, with OSS/IOSS knowledge considered beneficial.

Qualifications

• Hands-on financial controller with end-to-end ownership of the finance function.
• Proficient bookkeeping and management accounting experience.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Forecasting, budgeting and VAT compliance experience.
• OSS/IOSS knowledge beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete finance function for the business.
• Conduct day-to-day bookkeeping and month-end close.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for directors.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting and VAT processes across platforms.
• Ensure ecommerce VAT reporting and reconciliations are accurate.

Skills

Hands-on controller

Bookkeeping

Management accounting

Forecasting

VAT management

OSS/IOSS knowledge

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Post# Finance ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerOctober 29, 2026Permanent, Part Time### Job Description* Permanent, Part Time* Fareham, Hampshire* Posted 7 hours ago* £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + Salary is FTEWebsite**CV-Library**Financial Controller (Part-Time)Fareham area | 3 Days / 20 – 25 hours per week | £50,000 – £60,000 FTE.### The roleWe are recruiting for a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the complete finance function within a growing ecommerce business.Selling through Amazon, eBay, Shopify and other online sales platforms, this is a standalone position requiring both day-to-day bookkeeping and higher-level financial reporting, forecasting and VAT management. Working closely with the Directors, you'll provide accurate financial information, support business decision-making and help drive continuous improvement across the finance function.This opportunity would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys being involved in every aspect of finance, from transactional accounting through to management reporting and forecasting. Experience within an ecommerce, online retail or marketplace environment is an essential requirement due to the nature of the business.### About YouExperience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar positionStrong bookkeeping and management accounting experienceComfortable managing a finance function independentlyExperience preparing management accounts and financial reportsEcommerce, online retail or marketplace experience would be highly desirableUnderstanding of how online sales platforms impact financial reporting, reconciliations and VAT processesConfident using accounting systems, ideally XeroPractical and hands-on approachAble to operate at both transactional and strategic levelLooking for a role with autonomy and responsibilityKnowledge of OSS/IOSS and ecommerce VAT would be beneficial, but is not essential.What's on Offer?Part-time permanent position (3 days per week)Hybrid workingFull ownership of the finance functionDirect access to business owners and decision-makersOpportunity to influence processes and support business growthIf you're looking for a varied and autonomous finance role where you can take ownership, influence decision-making and play a key part in a growing ecommerce business, we'd love to hear from you.### Benefits* Casual dress* Free parking* On-site parking