Financial Controller

Employment type: Permanent
Salary: 75k/year - 85k/year

Farnham – Hybrid – Permanent – Well-backed infrastructure business

£75,000–£85,000 + bonus & benefits

We’re working with a PE-backed infrastructure business to hire a new Financial Controller. Since the fund came on board, the business has doubled its EBITDA and continues to scale with confidence.

Reporting to a high-calibre Finance Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping the finance function as the company grows. It’s a great opportunity for someone with the ambition to become a future No.1 — offering real exposure, autonomy, and the chance to step up over time.

WISH LIST

Strong background in financial control, audit, and reporting
Confident leading a team and building relationships across the business
Comfortable managing group consolidations and month-end processes

THE ROLE

Lead and develop a finance team of 5 (3 direct, 2 indirect)
Own the full month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee AP, AR, and nominal ledger accuracy
Prepare group consolidated accounts and financial statements
Manage the external audit and year-end process
Deliver cash flow forecasts and working capital management
Own tax, VAT, CIS, and statutory reporting
Drive budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Oversee finance systems, policies, and process improvement
Present financial data to the Board alongside the Finance Director
Support insurance renewals and reporting to external stakeholders

YOUR PROFILE

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Effective communicator – written & verbal
Good working knowledge of MS Excel
3+ years' post-qualified experience in a senior finance role
Ambitious, with the drive to grow into a future No.1 role

SALARY & BENEFITS

£75,000–£85,000 base salary + discretionary bonus
Hybrid working – Farnham office
Permanent, full-time position
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced pension, private healthcare, and life assurance
EV scheme, wellbeing plan, discounts, and other lifestyle benefits

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