Financial Controller

Liberty Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively with a fantastic forward-thinking organisation in the search for an experienced Financial Controller!

Our client is a well-established and highly respected business operating within their sector. Following continued growth and private equity investment, they are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee the finance function, lead a small team, and support the business through its next phase of expansion.

A fully remote role with travel to Southampton approximately twice per month, paying up to £75,000 depending on experience, alongside an extensive range of company benefits, this is absolutely not an opportunity to be missed.

What you’ll do as a Financial Controller:

• Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information and reporting
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and management accounting activities across the business
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and business performance
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement
• Review and enhance financial processes, controls, and systems to support business growth and compliance requirements
• Ensure all regulatory, statutory, and tax-related obligations are met accurately and on time
• Support external audits and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and advisors
• Assist with acquisitions, due diligence activities, and integration projects as the business continues to grow
• Partner closely with senior leadership to support long-term planning and commercial objectives

The ideal candidate:

• A fully qualified accountant with previous experience within a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and provide meaningful insights

• Experience within the insurance industry would be highly desirable alongside experience in acquisitions and integrations
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data
• A commercially focused mindset with the ability to support strategic business decisions
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly detail-oriented
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and growing business environment

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Long service awards
• Perkbox membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity, and sick pay
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 24/7 GP access
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Plus, so much more!!

If you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.