Financial Controller

Portsmouth, UK CMA Recruitment Group Are you an experienced finance professional seeking a leadership role within a dynamic Portsmouth based business? We are recruiting exclusively for a Financial Controller to support a business for a period of 9-12 months to cover maternity leave.  This company is a prominent player in their sector and prides itself on innovation, growth, and a collaborative culture. With a focus on strategic development and operational excellence, they offer a supportive environment a varied role covering both day to day finance activity and input to long term strategic plans. What will the Financial Controller role involve? Leading the financial planning and analysis to support business growth and strategic decision making Overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations Managing a small team of finance professionals, fostering development and high performance Partnering with other departments to deliver insights that drive operational improvement Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with proven experience in a financial management role, preferably within a medium size business Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of UK financial regulations Leadership capabilities with a track record of managing and developing teams Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving Additional Benefits and Information for the role of Financial Controller: Competitive salary and enhanced benefits package Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance Onsite parking Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received