Financial Controller

Venus Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Venus Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a technology-focused business to recruit a Financial Controller in a hybrid setup based near Farnborough. The role leads a small finance team, delivering robust reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning while shaping financial strategy and performance.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across locations and drive process improvements, providing strong financial leadership and risk management. Hybrid work with excellent benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification required.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with financial systems and software.
• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the small finance team, creating collaboration and improvement.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics to boost efficiency.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and planning.
• Contribute to the company's financial strategy and growth.
• Strengthen financial controls, manage risk and compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders providing commercial financial insight.
• Build relationships with external partners, banks and investors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Strategy & stakeholder management

Education

ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Financial Controller

65-70K, hybrid working, excellent benefits package

Are you a qualified finance professional who enjoys leading teams, driving improvements, and influencing business performance? This business has offices in Farnborough and Europe and is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and operational success. This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning technology business where your leadership, and commercial insight will make a real impact.

The Opportunity

As Financial Controller, you'll lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards of financial control, reporting, and compliance while supporting the wider business with strategic financial guidance. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple locations, helping to drive performance, improve processes, and support long-term growth.

The Financial Controller will

• Lead, mentor, and develop the small finance team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning to support informed business decisions.
• Contribute to the company's financial strategy, helping ensure financial stability and sustainable growth.
• Strengthen financial controls, manage risk, and support regulatory compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, providing commercial insight and financial expertise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including financial institutions and investors.

About You

You’ll be a confident and proactive finance leader with strong technical accounting knowledge and a passion for developing teams and improving processes. You’ll bring:

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience using various financial systems and software.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline would be ideal.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working flexibility, with one to two days in Farnborough.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• The opportunity to influence strategy, lead a talented team, and make a genuine impact on business performance.