Financial Controller- hybrid

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a global business in Farnborough for a Financial Controller. This hybrid, full-time contract role offers £65,000–£75,000 per year and reports to senior leadership.

You will oversee daily financial management, prepare monthly management accounts and board reports, manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, audits, tax compliance, and lead a finance team to strengthen governance and support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Experience managing external audits from planning through to completion.
• Excellent knowledge of UK and European tax compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to influence business decisions.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Manage year-end and interim audits with external auditors; liaise to ensure timely audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations (Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE).
• Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Develop and improve financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

External audits management

Tax compliance

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA professional

Job description

A qualified finance professional is sought for a Financial Controller-hybrid role based in Farnborough, offered on a full-time, contract basis with hybrid working arrangements. The position carries a salary between £65,000 and £75,000 per annum. Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will oversee daily financial management, prepare monthly management accounts and board reports, and handle budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow. Responsibilities also include audit, tax compliance, and leading a finance team. This contract suits a commercially-minded accountant who can strengthen governance and support strategic decisions. Strong technical expertise and clear communication are essential for this global business. 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
• Work closely with external tax advisers to ensure accurate and timely tax filings while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency
• 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.