Financial Controller

Venus Recruitment Ltd

About this role

This permanent Financial Controller role is based in Farnborough with a salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum plus a great benefits package. The successful candidate will lead, mentor and develop a small finance team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. They will also monitor key financial and operational performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, while ensuring high standards of financial control, reporting and compliance. The role involves working closely with stakeholders across multiple locations to drive performance, improve processes and support long-term growth. Hybrid working is available.

Job Description

Financial Controller
-65-70K, hybrid working, excellent benefits package
Are you a qualified finance professional who enjoys leading teams, driving improvements, and influencing business performance? This business has offices in Farnborough and Europe and is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and operational success. This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning technology business where your leadership, and commercial insight will make a real impact.
The Opportunity
As Financial Controller, you'll lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards of financial control, reporting, and compliance while supporting the wider business with strategic financial guidance. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple locations, helping to drive performance, improve processes, and support long-term growth.

The Financial Controller will
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the small finance team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor key financial and operational performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Deliver accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning to support informed business decisions.
  • Contribute to the company's financial strategy, helping ensure financial stability and sustainable growth.
  • Strengthen financial controls, manage risk, and support regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with stakeholders across the business, providing commercial insight and financial expertise.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including financial institutions and investors.
About You
You'll be a confident and proactive finance leader with strong technical accounting knowledge and a passion for developing teams and improving processes. You'll bring:
  • ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification.
  • Strong accounting and financial reporting expertise.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills.
  • Experience using various financial systems and software.
  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline would be ideal.
What's on Offer
  • Hybrid working flexibility, with one to two days in Farnborough.
  • A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
  • The opportunity to influence strategy, lead a talented team, and make a genuine impact on business performance.