Financial Controller​/Business Partner

Position: Financial Controller / Business Partner
Location: Northam

Job Description

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Financial Controller / Business Partner
£55,000 - £65,000 pa basic salary
Office based (Southampton)
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Are you an experienced Financial Controller who wants to take ownership of a full finance function, shape processes, support decision-making and play a key role in our continued growth?

About us
ESSCO is a UK specialist manufacturer supplying energy efficient HVAC and process solutions. We are looking for a Financial Controller who enjoys a blend of hands-on accounting, commercial insight, and leadership responsibility to work closely with the Group finance function, contribute to strategic initiatives, and be a trusted advisor within the business.

What you’ll be doing
Lead the day-to-day finance function and ensure robust financial controls
Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs and insightful analysis
Manage the annual budget cycle, forecasting, and cashflow reporting
Oversee balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting and audit preparation
Provide commercial insight into margins, operating costs and profitability
Support strategic projects, operational improvements and potential acquisitions
Manage and develop an Assistant Accountant
Champion better systems, processes and reporting across the business
Be our internal expert (training provided) on Dynamics, Jet Reporting and Continia
What you’ll bring
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
Strong experience in a hands-on Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant role
Excellent analytical skills and confidence presenting insight to senior leaders
Advanced Excel capability
A proactive and improvement-focused mindset
Ability to build positive working relationships at all levels
Experience in manufacturing or project-based accounting desirable.
Experience working within a group-structured environment desirable.
What’s on offer
£55,000 - £65,000 pa basic salary
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Birthday holiday
Why join us?
A role with real ownership and influence
The chance to improve processes and shape the future of the finance function
Supportive leadership and a collaborative culture
Training on specialist systems
Opportunity for professional growth within a respected group
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