This is a standout opportunity to join a well-established, highly cash-generative organisation operating across multiple UK sites, with a strong asset base and ambitious plans for continued investment and growth.
Based in Southampton, Hampshire the business operates in a property-led, operationally complex environment and is known internally for the quality of its assets, long-term thinking, and commitment to reinvesting in both its estate and its people.
They are now looking to appoint a Financial Controller into a pivotal number two role within finance. This would suit either an experienced FC looking for a hands-on leadership role, or a high-calibre finance professional stepping into their first Financial Controller position where team development and influence genuinely matter.
What will the Financial Controller role involve?
• Leading the day-to-day operational finance function across a multi-site business
• Managing, developing and motivating a finance team of circa 10, with around five direct reports
• Taking ownership of team structure, workflows, deadlines and performance management
• Acting as a visible finance presence across the wider business, building strong relationships with operational, commercial and support teams
• Driving a more commercial mindset within finance, encouraging the team to understand the business beyond the numbers
• Playing a key role in forecasting, budgeting and forward planning across the group
• Ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and timely delivery of management information
• Overseeing statutory reporting and liaising with external advisors
• Contributing to ongoing finance systems improvement within a live operational environment
Suitable candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:
This role is first and foremost about leadership and influence. They are keen to meet candidates who can demonstrate:
• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams, including coaching, objective setting and performance management
• A strong technical accounting foundation, with confidence owning core finance processes
• The ability to step back, see the bigger picture and engage commercially with the wider business
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach, comfortable operating in a fast-moving, operational environment
• The presence and credibility to act as a trusted deputy to the Finance Director
Applicants stepping up into their first FC role are very much encouraged to apply, particularly those coming from a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager background with clear people leadership experience.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:
• Salary range of £70,000–£80,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Office-based role with strong visibility across the business
• Exposure to a complex, asset-rich organisation with ongoing investment and change
• Medicash scheme
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