Financial Controller

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a values‑led organisation based in Winchester, Hampshire to recruit a Financial Controller at a pivotal moment in their journey. This is a senior leadership role with real influence ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys challenging the status quo and building a function fit for the future. The CFO is seeking a forward‑thinking Financial Controller who can assess what’s working, reshape processes, and create a finance function that genuinely supports the wider organisation.

• Lead the day‑to‑day finance function, ensuring robust financial control, governance and timely reporting.
• Play a key role in the transition from legacy accounting systems to a modern cloud‑based platform.
• Produce and oversee monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cashflow and balance sheet integrity.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, embedding finance business partnering where it does not currently exist.
• Oversee audit, statutory reporting and external stakeholder relationships.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post‑qualification experience.
• A commercially focused Financial Controller who enjoys improving processes and leading change.
• Proven experience of reviewing and redesigning finance functions, systems or team structures.
• A natural leader and mentor, comfortable stepping into a visible, influential role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non‑finance stakeholders.

• Free meals when working on‑site.
• On‑site parking.
• Life assurance.
• Access to a 24‑hour GP service.
• Supportive CFO and leadership team with a genuine appetite for change.
• Salary dependent on experience.

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