Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Whiteley, Hampshire

 About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Financial Controller to take full ownership of financial control, reporting and commercial performance for a services business. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining technical financial stewardship with strong commercial partnering across a multi‑contract, multi‑site operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Control & Compliance

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycle, ensuring accurate management accounts, board packs and KPI reporting aligned with Group standards.
• Maintain a strong control environment, including reconciliations, balance sheet integrity and oversight of AP/AR/GL processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and Group policies.
• Manage financial risk through a maintained balance sheet risk register, including provisions, WIP, debtors and accruals.

Commercial Finance & Contract Performance

• Oversee commercial performance of key contracts, including revenue, cost‑to‑serve, margin and cash analysis.
• Provide financial modelling and commercial insight for bids, renewals, variations and major change controls.
• Ensure compliance with contractual mechanisms (indexation, KPIs/SLAs, gainshare/penalties).
• Challenge and support operational teams to improve profitability through pricing, cost efficiencies and resource optimisation.
• Support major operational and capital expenditure decisions, ensuring value for money and sustainable margins.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes in line with Group timelines.
• Produce clear performance analysis, variance commentary and actionable recommendations.
• Drive monthly financial and commercial performance reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Support Group and regional reporting requirements, including strategic planning.

Cash, Working Capital & Process Improvement

• Own cash flow management and forecasting, working closely with credit control and operations.
• Drive improvements in cash conversion, WIP, debtors, accruals and supplier payment practices.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements across finance and commercial workflows.
• Support mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring strong financial processes from day one.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and commercial awareness.
• Act as a key business partner to the Business Unit Executive, Operations and Group Finance.

Person Profile

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – essential.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader in a multi‑contract or multi‑site environment.
• Strong commercial finance/business partnering background with demonstrable impact on margin and cash performance.
• Experience leading finance teams in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret contract performance.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills (advanced Excel).
• Clear, impactful communication with non‑financial stakeholders.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and decision‑making capability.
• Proven leadership and team‑development skills.
• Proactive, hands‑on and results‑driven.
• Confident in challenging and supporting senior stakeholders.
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable with change.
• High integrity and professionalism.

 Package & Benefits

• Salary: £70-80k
• Benefits: Discretionary bonus, car allowance, pension, private medical insurance, 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, and access to the EV salary sacrifice scheme.

 If you are looking for a fresh challenge in a highly commercial and hands on role, please do apply!

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