Financial Controller | Lead Finance Team & Forecasting

ACCA Careers; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Financial Controller in Basingstoke to oversee core finance activity for a services organisation. You will lead a 6-person team, own month-end close, and provide analysis and reporting to support strategic decisions.

The role offers a permanent position with a salary of £80,000 to £90,000, plus enhanced pension and private health, and 25 days of holiday. You will interact with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring accurate financial information and robust

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning capability.
• Experience reviewing financial performance and explaining variances.
• Confidence producing cash flow forecasts and analysing financial data.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and improve finance processes.
• Clear communication skills when working with colleagues on financial information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage Accounts Payable and business expenses.
• Payroll second line review and oversight.
• Processing quarterly VAT returns.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow analysis

Financial reporting

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a Financial Controller in Basingstoke to oversee core finance activity for a services organisation. You will lead a 6-person team, own month-end close, and provide analysis and reporting to support strategic decisions.

The role offers a permanent position with a salary of £80,000 to £90,000, plus enhanced pension and private health, and 25 days of holiday. You will interact with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring accurate financial information and robust