The 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 contact one of the Accountancy & Finance team at the Liberty Recruitment Group on 023 9387 6666 or simply click on the APPLY NOW button today!