Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting an established SME in Andover to appoint a Financial Controller. You will lead day-to-day financial operations, provide commercial insight and work with the leadership team to shape strategic growth.

Key responsibilities include producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, plus stock control and external audits. Hybrid working available; private healthcare and a bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified or qualified-by-experience finance professional with senior finance management experience.
• Experience in SME environment and oversight of financial controls.
• Proven ability to provide commercial challenge and insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial operations ensuring robust control and accurate reporting.
• Oversee management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Provide financial analysis and partner with senior/operational teams.
• Manage stock valuation, inventory reconciliations and stock risks.
• Collaborate with auditors and drive process improvements in finance.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Stock & inventory control

Business partnering

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a leadership role where you can combine strong financial control with genuine commercial influence?CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting an established and well-regarded SME based in Andover as they appoint a Financial Controller. With a collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset and clear plans for sustainable growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to make a real impact.Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations while providing the insight, challenge and commercial support needed to help shape the future direction of the business.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Leading the financial operations to ensure robust control and accurate reporting, supporting strategic decision-making
• Overseeing the production of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to facilitate ongoing business growth
• Providing insightful financial analysis and business partnering across senior and operational teams to optimise profitability and efficiency
• Maintaining control over stock valuation, inventory reconciliations, and identifying risks related to stock management
• Managing relationships with external auditors, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and driving continuous process improvements within the finance function

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Qualified or qualified‑by‑experience finance professionals with proven senior finance management experience, ideally within an SME environment
• Demonstrates a strategic mindset with the ability to manage both detailed financial processes and broader commercial initiatives
• Approachable, collaborative, and confident in engaging with non-finance stakeholders to influence positive business outcomes
• Skilled in producing management and financial reporting, with good knowledge of stock, inventory, and working capital management
• Adept at leading and developing small finance teams and championing a high standard of financial control

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Salary will be dependent on experience
• Private healthcare
• Bonus
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment, balancing office requirements with remote working
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
• Friendly, close‑knit leadership team supporting personal development
• Work in an entrepreneurial setting committed to innovation and continuous improvement

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.