Financial Controller - Multi-Entity, Growth-Focused

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the defence sector is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day finance operations across a multi-entity group. The role involves delivering consolidated group accounts, managing month-end closes, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. Ideal candidates will have strong financial control, hands-on consolidation experience, and the ability to partner with senior leaders. This position offers autonomy and the chance to shape a growing finance function in a mission-driven business.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial control within a multi-entity group.
• Strong analytical skills for variance analysis and reporting.
• Proven track record in managing intercompany reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate consolidated group accounts.
• Manage month-end close and key financial controls.
• Prepare board-ready reporting with variance analysis.

Skills

Financial control

Consolidation work

Budgeting and forecasting

UK GAAP compliance

Job description

A leading organisation in the defence sector is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day finance operations across a multi-entity group. The role involves delivering consolidated group accounts, managing month-end closes, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. Ideal candidates will have strong financial control, hands-on consolidation experience, and the ability to partner with senior leaders. This position offers autonomy and the chance to shape a growing finance function in a mission-driven business.