Financial Controller

Sheridan Maine; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected business in the finance sector in Poole is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance team and shape financial strategy. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership and commercial skills, ready to work in a dynamic environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression toward Finance Director level.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven background in financial leadership.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience in both strategic and hands-on roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team.
• Deliver accurate management reporting.
• Oversee financial controls and compliance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with senior stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements.
• Manage cashflow and funding.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Director.

Skills

Financial leadership

Technical accounting skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Sheridan Maine is excited to be supporting a highly respected and growing business as they continue to scale, they are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join the leadership team.

This is a key role within the finance function, a mix of strategic partnership and hands‑on delivery, and an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to progress toward Finance Director level.

About the Role

Working closely with the Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance operation and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy. From ensuring accurate reporting and compliance to driving continuous improvement and supporting growth initiatives, this is a role where you’ll see the tangible impact of your work.

Your remit will span:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a small but capable finance team.
• Delivering timely and accurate management reporting and performance analysis.
• Overseeing financial controls, audit, tax and statutory reporting.
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycle and providing strategic insight to the leadership team.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to inform commercial decisions.
• Driving process and systems improvements to enhance efficiency and control.
• Working alongside Treasury and other teams on cashflow management and funding requirements.
• Acting as a key deputy to the Finance Director, gaining exposure to investor relations and strategic projects.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a proven background in financial leadership. You’ll combine strong technical skills with commercial acumen and have a natural ability to communicate complex information with clarity and confidence.

You’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting where you can be both strategic and hands‑on and you’ll bring the ambition and leadership qualities to grow with the business, and ultimately take that next step towards Finance Director level.

Why Apply?

• A business that genuinely invests in people and supports career progression.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• The chance to make your mark in a respected, values‑driven organisation at an exciting stage of its journey.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role with real scope to develop, we’d love to hear from you.

Sheridan Maine, specialising in accountancy & finance recruitment across the South Coast, placing talented professionals in permanent, interim, and contract roles across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex.

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

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.