Financial Controller

Financial Controller – £60,000–£80,000

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire +hybrid working

Progression: Clear pathway to Finance Director

A fast‑growing UK business (c.£10m turnover) operating in a specialist environment is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its finance function. The company is scaling rapidly, targeting 20–30% annual growth, and is strengthening its senior leadership team to support this next phase.

This is a hands‑on role offering real autonomy, influence and visibility — ideal for someone who enjoys both the detail and the strategic impact. For the right person, there is a clear progression route to Finance Director.

The Role

You will be responsible for financial control, reporting, cash management and commercial insight. You’ll work closely with the Board, helping the organisation move from “reporting the numbers” to using finance as a driver of decision‑making and value creation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Strong financial controls, reconciliations and governance
• Short‑ and medium‑term cash flow forecasting (including 13‑week rolling)
• Working capital management and visibility of funding/liquidity
• Budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling (capex, fleet, pricing, headcount)
• Margin and profitability analysis across asset categories and customer types
• Oversight of VAT, PAYE and corporation tax
• Managing relationships with banks, insurers and external advisors
• Improving systems and processes (Xero environment)
• Leading and developing a small finance team

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Proven Financial Controller or Finance Manager looking for the next step, with a SME background
• Strong hands‑on financial control and cash flow experience
• Commercially minded, proactive and confident influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong Excel and data‑handling skills
• Comfortable balancing detail with strategic thinking

Desirable: Xero experience, exposure to fleet/capex decisions, experience in hire/logistics/engineering/service sectors, and involvement in scaling a finance function.

Why This Role?

• Senior role with genuine ownership and influence
• Direct exposure to the Board and key decisions
• Opportunity to shape the finance function during a high‑growth phase
• Asset‑backed, commercially interesting business model
• Clear, credible progression to Finance Director

Please apply for immediate consideration and more information.

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