Financial Controller

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a global business in Farnborough who are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to lead financial control, governance and strategic decision-making.

You will oversee month-end, annual accounts, audits, tax compliance and build strong relationships with operations and senior stakeholders while driving robust processes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day financial management of the business.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements and board reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial planning processes.
• Oversee the finance team with leadership, mentoring and development.
• Ensure strong financial controls, policies and procedures are maintained.
• Manage year-end and interim external audits with external auditors.
• Ensure full tax compliance including Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS and PAYE.
• Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and improve financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls.
• Build strong relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders.

Job description

Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a global business in Farnborough who are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and strategic decision-making.

You will oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting, audit, tax compliance, and team leadership while ensuring robust financial processes and regulatory compliance across the business.

Key duties of the role include:

• Lead the day-to-day financial management of the business
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and board reports
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning processes
• Oversee the finance team, providing leadership, mentoring, and development
• Ensure strong financial controls, policies, and procedures are maintained
• Manage year-end and interim external audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements
• Ensure full compliance with all tax obligations, including Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE, and other statutory reporting requirements
• Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory regulations
• Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Develop and improve financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls
• Build strong relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders across the business

To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA professional
• Proven experience managing external audits from planning through completion
• Excellent knowledge of UK and European tax compliance
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and working with external accountants and auditors
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence business decisions
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

The role will be covering maternity leave and will be required to start as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.