Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking a Financial Controller in Fareham, Hampshire. This senior role leads financial reporting, controls and governance across a multi-site operation with strong interaction with senior stakeholders.

A hands-on leader will drive process improvements and support growth, with a hybrid working model in place. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven leadership in fast-paced environments, excellent Excel skills, and a sharp financial acumen to challenge contracts and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience in fast-paced businesses.
• Excellent analytical and financial-modelling skills with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness with ability to understand contract performance and its accounting, control, balance-sheet, and cash implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarterly and annual reporting process.
• Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance.
• Manage audits, statutory requirements, and compliance activities.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial risk management.
• Develop and mentor finance team members, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

# Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerNovember 3, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Fareham* Posted 14 hours ago* £70,000 – £80,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Financial ControllerFareham, HampshireCirca £75k +benefits hybrid working.A leading South Coast business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial reporting, controls, governance and business partnering across a complex, multi-site operation.This is a highly visible leadership role, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, driving process improvements, and supporting continued business growth.### Key Responsibilities* Lead the month-end, quarterly and annual reporting process.* Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance.* Manage audits, statutory requirements, and compliance activities.* Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insight and challenge.* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes.* Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial risk management.* Develop and mentor finance team members, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.* Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.### About YouQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)Proven Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience within fast paced businesses.Solid technical accounting, financial-control, and balance-sheet management capability.Excellent analytical and financial-modelling skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.Strong financial and commercial awareness, able to understand contract performance and its accounting, control, balance-sheet, and cash implications and provide robust financial challenge.The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders and comfortable with change; able to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.Strong communication skills and a hands-on approachExperience improving processes and controls.Excellent analytical and financial-modelling skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.Experience in Facilities Management, Construction or a similar contract-led services sector is a preference.What's on OfferSenior leadership position with significant visibility across the organisationOpportunity to shape and improve finance processes within a growing business.People-focused leadership role with responsibility for developing high-performing teams.Competitive salary and benefits packageFor a confidential discussion, please apply.Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our at