Finance Controller - Banking in Bournemouth

Job Description Financial Controller | Bournemouth | £70,000 + Benefits | Permanent | Full-time Talent Finance is working with an established and expanding business services organisation in the Bournemouth area to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a broad senior finance position offering a great mix of financial leadership, commercial involvement and people management. The successful individual will become a key member of the finance leadership team and work closely with senior decision-makers across the organisation. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who likes to be close to the business, enjoys improving how things are done and wants the autonomy to influence the direction of a finance team. You'll take responsibility for the quality and delivery of the organisation's core finance activities while leading and supporting the team around you. A key part of the position will be understanding what senior stakeholders need from Finance and ensuring they have clear, relevant information on which to base decisions. Taking responsibility for the monthly finance cycle and ensuring accurate, timely reporting Providing senior management with clear analysis of financial performance Monitoring performance against expectations and investigating key movements Maintaining appropriate balance sheet oversight and financial discipline Overseeing key accounting and compliance requirements Leading, coaching and supporting members of the finance team Working with colleagues outside Finance to improve financial understanding across the organisation Identifying opportunities to make reporting and finance processes more efficient Supporting the evaluation of commercial opportunities and business decisions Contributing to wider projects as the organisation continues to develop You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong grounding across both financial and management accounting. You might already be a Financial Controller looking for a fresh challenge, or a Finance Manager who feels ready to take on broader responsibility and greater senior-level exposure. A strong understanding of management and financial accounting Experience working across budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis Good commercial judgement and an interest in how a business actually operates An ability to turn financial information into clear messages for senior stakeholders Strong Excel and general finance systems capability Rather than sitting within a narrow accounting remit, you'll have visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to influence both Finance and the wider business. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your area, develop the people around you and introduce ideas that improve the way Finance supports the organisation. For someone looking for their next step in the Bournemouth market, this offers an excellent combination of senior exposure, autonomy, team leadership and future development. For a confidential conversation and further information, contact Victoria at Talent Finance. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.