LOCAL FINANCE OFFICER in Poole

Job Description Talent Finance are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing group of businesses in the heart of Bournemouth and Poole to recruit a Financial Controller. Working closely with an experienced CFO, you’ll play a key role in shaping and developing the finance function, strengthening controls, leading a capable finance team and providing the commercial insight needed to support continued growth. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst partnering with senior leadership to deliver meaningful financial insight across the business. Leading, mentoring and developing a finance team, creating a high performing and collaborative culture. Owning the month end process and delivering accurate, insightful management accounts. Driving improvements across financial controls, reporting and governance. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision making. Business partnering with operational leaders to improve financial understanding across the organisation. Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and finance processes as the business continues to scale. Managing external audit and statutory reporting requirements. Supporting the CFO on strategic projects and business improvement initiatives. We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with commercial awareness and excellent leadership skills. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. Experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance leadership position. A track record of improving finance functions, controls and reporting. Experience leading and developing finance teams. Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience. This is an opportunity to join a business where finance has a genuine seat at the table. For someone who enjoys building, improving and influencing, this role offers excellent long term career potential within a business that continues to invest in its people and future growth. If you’re looking for a Financial Controller opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark in a rapidly evolving business, then we’d love to hear from you. Talent Finance is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.