Financial Controller
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £65,000 to £75,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Farnborough, GU14 6FD |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Your New Company
Are you a people-focused finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing, international business?We're partnering with an ambitious organisation that is investing heavily in its future growth and is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its finance function. This is a pivotal role offering significant visibility across the business, ownership of financial control activities, and the opportunity to develop and mentor a talented finance team.This position would suit an established Financial Controller or an ambitious Finance Manager ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role.
Your New Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take responsibility for leading a small finance team whilst driving operational excellence across the finance function. You'll play a key role in supporting business growth, improving financial processes and providing meaningful insight to help shape strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing finance team.
- Driving improvements across financial controls, reporting and processes.
- Managing month-end and year-end activities.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
- Providing financial analysis and insight to senior stakeholders.
- Overseeing revenue recognition and financial reporting activities.
- Working closely with operational leaders to improve performance and support growth initiatives.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency through process improvement and automation.
What You'll Need to Succeed
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional with strong leadership skills and the ability to bring people with them.You'll ideally have:
- Previous Financial Controller experience.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
- Strong financial reporting and financial control experience.
- Proven people management and team development skills.
- Experience within a project-based, technology, software, professional services or similar environment would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach.
Most importantly, you'll enjoy developing people, improving performance and building strong relationships across a business.
What You'll Get in Return
- Salary of £65,000 - £75,000.
- Flexible hybrid working. You'll be in office 2-3 days a week.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare support.
- A collaborative culture that genuinely invests in its people.
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Chris Evans for a confidential discussion about your career.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position within senior finance, please get in touch for a confidential conversation regarding other opportunities.
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