Financial Controller

SRM are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well‑established, privately owned business in Poole, as we recruit a Financial Controller / Head of Finance to lead the function, following the planned retirement of the current post‑holder.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing £20m turnover business renowned for delivering technically complex projects across the South of England. With a reputation built on safety, quality, and reliability and a strong pipeline spanning commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, the company is entering an exciting new phase of growth.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, this No.1 finance role offers true influence across both strategy and operations. It’s hands‑on, commercial, and pivotal to shaping the next chapter of the business.

Key responsibilities for the Financial Controller:

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team to effectively achieve objectives.
• Build strong, proactive relationships with other key functions across the business.
• Lead budgeting, cashflow forecasting and financial modelling.
• Monitor financial performance, highlighting risks and driving corrective actions.
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring robust controls and accurate reporting.
• Support strategic growth and efficiency initiatives, including digital adoption.
• Assist with the financial planning and delivery of the business’s growth targets.
• Prepare financial analyses for contract negotiation, including projected cashflows.

About you:

• Qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset; experience in industrial or project-based sectors is an advantage.
• In‑depth understanding of financial reporting in a contract environment and its impact on working capital is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator and strategic partner to operational teams and the Board.
• Innovative and inquisitive, with a track record of improving processes, controls and systems.
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative leader with a hands‑on approach.

This role offers the chance to work with an impressive, entrepreneurial senior team in a growing environment. It requires a talented and technically strong individual with the drive, enthusiasm and motivation to support the ongoing development of a dynamic and evolving business.

We are looking for a motivated, hands‑on, reliable and responsible team player who can work on their own initiative and bring a clear “can‑do” attitude. You will be based at the Poole head office 4 to 5 days depending on priorities, with some travel expected.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow within a forward‑thinking and supportive business.