Financial Controller
£55,000 - £65,000 pa basic salary
Office based (Southampton)
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Are you an experienced Financial Controller who wants to take ownership of a full finance function, shape processes, support decision-making and play a key role in our continued growth?
About us
ESSCO is a UK specialist manufacturer supplying energy efficient HVAC and process solutions. We are looking for a Financial Controller who enjoys a blend of hands‑on accounting, commercial insight, and leadership responsibility to work closely with the Group finance function, contribute to strategic initiatives, and be a trusted advisor within the business.
What you'll be doing
* Lead the day‑to‑day finance function and ensure robust financial controls
* Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs and insightful analysis
* Manage the annual budget cycle, forecasting, and cashflow reporting
* Oversee balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting and audit preparation
* Provide commercial insight into margins, operating costs and profitability
* Support strategic projects, operational improvements and potential acquisitions
* Manage and develop an Assistant Accountant
* Champion better systems, processes and reporting across the business
* Be our internal expert (training provided) on Dynamics, Jet Reporting and Continia
What you'll bring
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
* Strong experience in a hands‑on Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant role
* Excellent analytical skills and confidence presenting insight to senior leaders
* Advanced Excel capability
* A proactive and improvement‑focused mindset
* Ability to build positive working relationships at all levels
* Experience in manufacturing or project-based accounting desirable.
* Experience working within a group-structured environment desirable.
What's on offer
* Up to £55,000 pa basic salary
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Birthday holiday
Why join us?
* A role with real ownership and influence
* The chance to improve processes and shape the future of the finance function
* Supportive leadership and a collaborative culture
* Training on specialist systems
* Opportunity for professional growth within a respected group
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