Financial Controller

Description:

Are you a qualified Financial Controller looking for a hands-on, high-impact role in a growing national business? We're recruiting on behalf of an established commercial interiors and construction business based in Romsey, Hampshire. This is a newly created opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded finance professional to lead the finance function with a particular focus on an upcoming ERP system implementation.

This role suits a qualified ACCA or CIMA professional who is confident managing a small team, comfortable working closely with senior leadership, and keen to contribute to real business transformation.

The Role of Financial Controller:

* Lead all financial and management accounting activity

* Produce monthly and annual financial reports, forecasts and budgets

* Manage and develop a small finance team

* Oversee cash flow, internal controls, and financial compliance

* Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with IFRS

* Collaborate with auditors and ensure regulatory compliance

* Drive improvements to financial systems, including payroll and invoicing

* Lead finance's involvement in a new ERP system implementation

* Support the CFO in presenting financial information to senior stakeholders

* Oversee fleet management across the organisation

What We're Looking For as a Financial Controller:

Essential:

* ACCA or CIMA qualified (newly qualified considered)

* Experience managing or supervising a finance team

* Strong IT skills, including Power BI or similar reporting/BI tools

* In-depth knowledge of IFRS

* High attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills

* Sound judgement and a high level of professional integrity

Desirable:

* Experience in construction or contract accounting

* Prior involvement in ERP implementation or systems migration

* Exposure to IT strategy or fleet management oversight

What's on Offer for the Financial Controller role:

* Competitive salary (up to £70,000)

* 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day every 2 years (up to 29 days)

* Office closure over the Christmas period

* Stakeholder pension via NEST

* Access to employee wellbeing and support services

* Free on-site parking

* Hybrid working model

If you're a qualified finance professional ready to take on a varied, senior role with genuine scope to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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