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Financial Controller

£70k - £80k per annum

Are you a qualified accountant who wants more than a month–end close?

This is a role built for someone ambitious. A PE–backed business in Southampton, Hampshire – technology–led, acquisitive, and growing fast, is looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller with genuine FD potential.

The expectation is clear from day one: perform well here and you re the frontrunner for the FD seat within 2 3 years.

Revenue has grown 50% in two years. There s an acquisition already in progress. The finance function is evolving quickly and needs someone who wants to be part of shaping it – not just maintaining it.

You ll work directly with a PE–experienced FD who is invested in your development. Board exposure, investor reporting, M&A involvement – it s all on the table from the start.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?
  • Own financial reporting, board packs and investor commentary
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long–term financial planning
  • Support active M&A activity including due diligence and integration
  • Drive improvements to controls, systems and reporting – including AI and automation
  • Manage and develop a small finance team of three

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
  • Technically strong – comfortable with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and management reporting
  • Commercially minded and hands–on – someone who engages with the business, not just the numbers
  • Ambitious, proactive and ready to operate in a fast–moving environment
  • PE–backed or high–growth experience is a bonus, not a requirement

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

  • GBP70,000 GBP80,000 depending on experience
  • Performance–based bonus
  • Hybrid working (1 day WFH)
  • Real PE and M&A exposure
  • Clear, supported path to FD

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