Finance Controller | Lead Transformation & Controls

The Niche Partnership; Southampton; Hybride; GBP 85 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

6–8 weeks of training & development

Wellbeing & family leave

Volunteering leave

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

The Niche Partnership is seeking a Financial Controller who will lead three managers across technical accounting, management reporting and financial operations, supported by a broader team of around 22. You will report to the Finance leadership team and enjoy the autonomy to set direction in a hybrid Southampton-based role.

This role emphasizes improving processes through automation and AI while preserving strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior finance roles (e.g., Financial Controller, Head of Finance).
• Experience leading managers who lead teams, not only individual contributors.
• End-to-end ownership of annual reporting, statutory accounts and external audit.
• Experience with Audit & Risk Committee or board and external auditors.

Responsabilités

• Lead three managers across accounting, management reporting and financial operations, plus ~22 staff.
• Set clear expectations and empower managers to lead their teams.
• Oversee financial control, annual report, statutory reporting, year-end and external audit.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, auditors and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Identify opportunities for smarter automation and AI to improve processes while preserving controls.
• Drive improvements to make finance easier and more efficient without compromising financial control.
• Contribute to shaping the finance systems roadmap with technology partners.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Automation/AI

Stakeholder management

Formation

ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional qualification

Description du poste

The Niche Partnership is seeking a Financial Controller who will lead three managers across technical accounting, management reporting and financial operations, supported by a broader team of around 22. You will report to the Finance leadership team and enjoy the autonomy to set direction in a hybrid Southampton-based role.

This role emphasizes improving processes through automation and AI while preserving strong financial controls.