Group Financial Controller

Are you ready to take the reins as Group Financial Controller in a business that's just hit reset and is now charging ahead? This is your chance to join a growing business at a pivotal moment, with a fresh board, new backers, and a drive to growth. If you are a "technically focused" finance professional who is looking for a role where you can drive best practice, and set yourself up for potential future progression, then this could be it. You'll be based on the outskirts of Southampton, with a great office environment, free parking, and a hybrid working pattern.Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a small finance team with 2 direct reports
• Overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements, including shareholders and lenders
• Leading the month-end close for all group companies, including balance sheet reconciliations and accurate cost and revenue recognition
• Producing management information and regular reports for executive review
• Supporting annual budgeting, quarterly VAT returns, and providing insights for financial planning
• Driving tight cost controls and ensuring robust systems and processes are in place
• Leading a smooth, timely audit with no material adjustments
• Building collaborative, information led relationships, with the board and directors
• Overseeing financial systems to optimise accuracy and performance, with a focus on continuous improvement

What you will need:

• ACA or ACCA qualification with strong balance sheet exposure
• Significant experience in a similar role (Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager)
• Strong technical accounting expertise, ideally practice trained with subsequent commercial experience
• Excellent understanding of technical accounting standards and ideally complex revenue recognition
• Audit experience and a passion for financial control
• Exceptional attention to detail and authority at all levels
• A track record of driving change and implementing best practice
• Experience with Sage 50, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and Power BI would all be beneficial

What you will get:

• Between £80,000 - £100,000 base salary
• 10% achievable bonus
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
• 4% employer pension, 5% employee contribution
• Perkbox health benefits
• Salary sacrificed electric car scheme
• Free parking
• Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days in the office)

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.