Financial Controller- hybrid

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); Farnborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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

The role covers maternity leave and requires a fully qualified ACCA/CIMA or ACA professional with strong UK tax knowledge and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting professional with full membership (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Experience managing external audits from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management and control.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and board reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial planning.
• Manage and develop the finance team and maintain robust internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure tax compliance (Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE) and work with tax advisers.
• Maintain accounting standards and regulatory compliance across the business.
• Provide commercial and financial insight to support strategic decisions.
• Develop financial systems and reporting processes to improve control and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Technical accounting

Audit management

Tax compliance (UK/EU)

Statutory accounts

Commercial awareness

Finance team leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

ERP / accounting systems

Prioritisation & time management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA (fully qualified)

Tools

ERP systems

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
• 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.