Financial Controller Fareham, Hampshire Circa £75k +benefits hybrid working. A leading South Coast business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial reporting, controls, governance and business partnering across a complex, multi-site operation. This is a highly visible leadership role, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, driving process improvements, and supporting continued business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the month-end, quarterly and annual reporting process. Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance. Manage audits, statutory requirements, and compliance activities. Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insight and challenge. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes. Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial risk management. Develop and mentor finance team members, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives. About You Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Proven Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience within fast paced businesses. Solid technical accounting, financial-control, and balance-sheet management capability. Excellent analytical and financial-modelling skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability. Strong financial and commercial awareness, able to understand contract performance and its accounting, control, balance-sheet, and cash implications and provide robust financial challenge. The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders and comfortable with change; able to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities. Strong communication skills and a hands-on approach Experience improving processes and controls. Excellent analytical and financial-modelling skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability. Experience in Facilities Management, Construction or a similar contract-led services sector is a preference. What's on Offer Senior leadership position with significant visibility across the organisation Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes within a growing business. People-focused leadership role with responsibility for developing high-performing teams. Competitive salary and benefits package For a confidential discussion, please apply. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our at