Financial Controller, Multi-Site & Forecasting Leader

Venture Recruitment Partners; Fareham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the senior leadership team of a contract-led services SME. This hands-on role covers financial control, reporting, compliance and forecasting across multiple locations within a growing group.

The successful candidate will partner with operational and senior management, drive reporting accuracy and support performance through robust financial management, with a visible impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA credential required.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance leader.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience in facilities management, construction, engineering or contract-led environments preferred.
• Multi-site experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting cycles with accurate management information.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and governance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial risk management.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to support performance and decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting processes.
• Support audits, statutory compliance and group reporting requirements.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Multi-site operations

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Venture Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the senior leadership team of a contract-led services SME. This hands-on role covers financial control, reporting, compliance and forecasting across multiple locations within a growing group.

The successful candidate will partner with operational and senior management, drive reporting accuracy and support performance through robust financial management, with a visible impact on business outcomes.