Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed services organization located in Southampton is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial operations during a period of growth. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in financial reporting. Candidates should be ACCA or ACA qualified and possess a strong background in financial control. The position offers hybrid working, competitive benefits including a bonus, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

10% bonus

Contributory pension

Free parking

25 days holiday plus an additional day on your birthday

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified with experience in financial control and reporting.
• Big 4 or Top 10 trained is advantageous.
• Experience with complex revenue recognition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Oversee statutory and management accounting.
• Review data for accurate revenue recognition.
• Improve reporting processes.
• Deliver financial reporting aligned to business needs.

Skills

Financial control

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified

Job description

Are you a technically strong Financial Controller looking for greater ownership and accountability within a private equity-backed business?

CMA Recruitment Group is working exclusively with a £20m PE-backed services organisation based in Southampton, Hampshire, to recruit a Financial Controller who will lead the financial operations of the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a pivotal role providing financial leadership and support through an exciting period of growth and change.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Lead, manage and develop the finance team (two direct reports and several indirect)
• Oversee statutory and management accounting, audit, budgeting, and forecasting
• Review complex data sets to ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Improve monthly reporting processes and strengthen financial controls
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting aligned to regulatory and business requirements

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Candidates will be Big 4 or Top 10 trained and ACCA or ACA qualified with demonstrable experience within financial control and financial reporting
• Exposure to complex revenue recognition environments is advantageous
• Confident communicator with the ability to partner effectively across all business functions

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Hybrid working with 3 office days and 2 WFH
• 10% bonus and contributory pension
• Free parking
• 25 days holiday plus an additional day on your birthday

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