Financial Controller

Vardey Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative and fast-paced company in Lymington is seeking a qualified Finance Manager/Financial Controller. You will provide financial leadership, manage a small finance team, and support company growth. Key responsibilities include cash flow management, preparing monthly management accounts, and driving improvements in financial processes. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 plus benefits, and a clear path to progress to CFO. This position includes hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Clear career path

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Strong cash flow management and forecasting experience.
• Management experience or ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance function including purchase ledger and payroll.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Own cash flow management and rolling forecasts.

Skills

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Project finance

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager/Financial Controller

Lymington - Hampshire £50,000-£60,000 OTE + Benefits + Career progression

Vardey Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a qualified accountant to join a creative and fast paced company who are experiencing strong growth located in the heart of Lymington - Hampshire - (Dorset/Hampshire Border). As the Finance Manager/Financial Controller, you will work directly with the CEO and support this ambitious, family-run business as it enters an exciting phase of expansion.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded "Hands on" Accountant to perform the role of Finance Manager/Financial Controller to lead a small finance team from the Lymington headquarters. This is a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Management
• Lead the day-to-day finance function, including purchase ledger, cash control, and payroll.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow).
• Ensure robust financial controls and accurate reporting.

Cashflow & Forecasting

• Own cash flow management and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor income and expenditure across multiple projects.
• Identify cash flow risks early and propose mitigating actions.

Project & Commercial Finance

• Work closely with Project Managers to track costs, revenues, and margins by project.
• Maintain accurate project tracking within the accounting system.
• Provide clear financial insight on project profitability.
• Challenge assumptions and highlight commercial risks and opportunities.

Systems, Processes & Team Leadership

• Drive improvements to accounting systems, processes, and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and support a small finance team.
• Contribute to wider business planning and commercial strategy as part of the Leadership Team.

Skills & Experience required

• Ideally proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar senior finance role. If you are practice trained & an ambitious accountant seeking first step into Industry from Practice this could interest you too!
• Management experience or ability to supervise staff.
• Strong hands-on experience of cash flow management and forecasting.
• Experience in project-based or contract-led finance is desirable.
• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.

Why Join This Company?

• Senior Finance Manager/Controller role with real commercial influence.
• Opportunity to shape financial processes in a growing, evolving business.
• Hands-on role with variety across projects.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Fast-paced, social, and fun industry!
• Clear career path with opportunities to progress to CFO with future opportunities for shareholdings or equity.
• Competitive salary of £50,000 £60,000 plus benefits.
• Easily accessible from Southampton, Lymington, Portsmouth or Bournemouth areas, plus the role offers hybrid working.

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Ref: Financial Controller/ Financial Manager - Lymington Near Bournemouth / Southampton / Portsmouth / Dorset / Hampshire / Financial Controller / Financial Manager / ACCA / ACA / CIMA - Qualified Accountant