Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established, privately backed organisation to recruit a Financial Controller for their Hampshire-based operation.

This is a pivotal appointment, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of finance working closely with senior leadership, this position blends technical finance leadership with hands-on commercial involvement, making it ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys influencing operational decision-making and driving business performance.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Taking full responsibility for the financial management of a regional business unit, delivering accurate and timely monthly reporting, forecasts and year-end outputs
• Leading the finance team to ensure strong controls, balance sheet integrity and effective day-to-day finance operations
• Acting as a trusted business partner to operational leaders, providing insight to improve contract performance, margins and cash flow
• Supporting bids, renewals and pricing decisions through robust financial modelling and risk analysis
•  Driving improvements in cash flow and working capital, working closely with credit control and operational stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, reporting quality and financial control

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level or within a senior finance leadership role
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of partnering operational teams in contract-led environments
• Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Systems experience including ERP platforms and advanced Excel skills

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus, depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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