Financial Controller

SF Executive; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed business is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function in Bournemouth. The role involves financial reporting, budgeting, team leadership, and strategic support. The successful candidate will need strong qualifications and the ability to drive process improvements within the department. A hybrid working policy is in place, emphasizing collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• Motivated, technically astute qualified accountant.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexibly with senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the finance function.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant (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 will have the ability to work flexibly with the CFO and other senior managers to collaboratively create value.

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

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