Financial Controller

Green Recruitment Company; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy business is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to support its growth plans. This hands-on role involves managing a team of 10 finance professionals, overseeing financial controls, month-end processes, budgeting, and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, proven leadership skills, and the ability to drive financial efficiency within the organization. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Supportive and high-performing team environment

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Flexible working and hybrid options

Modern office and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing finance teams (minimum 5+ people).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team of 10, ensuring high levels of performance.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Partner with senior management for business growth insights.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in financial systems

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

A leading renewable energy business is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to supports its ambitious growth plans.

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing a team of 10 finance professionals across accounting, reporting, and compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of financial controls, month-end processes, budgeting, and statutory reporting. You will play a key role in driving financial efficiency and providing strategic support to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a finance team of 10, ensuring high levels of performance, accuracy, and engagement.

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis.

• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.

• Ensure robust internal controls, compliance with accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting.

• Partner with senior management to provide insights that support business growth and profitability.

• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing finance teams (minimum 5+ people).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Analytical mindset with a commercial approach to problem-solving.

• Proficient in financial systems (e.g. ERP, Excel, reporting tools).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.

• Supportive and high-performing team environment.

• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

• Flexible working and hybrid options.

• Modern office and collaborative culture.