Financial Controller

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the defence sector is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day finance operations across a multi-entity group. The role involves delivering consolidated group accounts, managing month-end closes, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. Ideal candidates will have strong financial control, hands-on consolidation experience, and the ability to partner with senior leaders. This position offers autonomy and the chance to shape a growing finance function in a mission-driven business.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial control within a multi-entity group.
• Strong analytical skills for variance analysis and reporting.
• Proven track record in managing intercompany reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate consolidated group accounts.
• Manage month-end close and key financial controls.
• Prepare board-ready reporting with variance analysis.

Skills

Financial control

Consolidation work

Budgeting and forecasting

UK GAAP compliance

Job description

We’re working with a leading organisation in the defence and maritime sector who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team.

This newly created role will take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations across a multi-entity group. It’s a brilliant role for someone who enjoys the mix of strong financial control, hands‑on consolidation work, and partnering closely with senior leaders as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate consolidated group accounts and oversee month‑end close
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and key financial controls
• Prepare board‑ready reporting with clear variance analysis and insight
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, Companies Act requirements and VAT/PAYE
• Oversee external audit and statutory accounts
• Drive working capital performance, including credit control and supplier terms
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Partner with budget holders to track spend and support decision‑making
• Improve finance systems and processes, driving automation and data quality
• Oversee VAT returns, payroll taxes and liaison with external advisors
• Support R&D tax claim preparation where required

This is a great chance to join a mission‑driven business with big ambitions and a product making a genuine impact. You’ll have visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to help shape a finance function in a company that’s scaling fast.

Please get in touch with Jo to find out more [e-mail]/07776 598452