The Niche Partnership
Southampton, Hampshire
Step into a role where your expertise will genuinely shape the financial direction of a growing, specialist manufacturing business. As Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the finance function within a £4.5m turnover organisation experiencing strong growth, with ambitions to reach £7.5m over the next three years. This is a hands-on, high-impact role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Partners, influence decision-making, and play a key role in improving processes and controls within a business that operates on a global scale. Reporting to the Partners, you will be responsible for: Managing the day-to-day finance function, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing a small team of 3 Producing monthly management accounts packs, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and detailed commentary Leading weekly cash flow forecasting and supporting regular management meetings with financial insights Delivering variance analysis, margin reporting, and supporting billing and revenue tracking Overseeing month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets Preparing and submitting VAT returns and R&D claims Supporting year-end processes, working closely with external accountants and auditors Reviewing and improving internal controls, processes, and financial policies to support business growth Partnering with Heads of Department to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement What you will need: Experience operating at Financial Controller level within an SME environment Strong management accounts and reporting background Proven experience of improving processes, controls, and finance functions Manufacturing experience would be advantageous What you will get: Future progression route to Finance Director level, including potential EMI/share scheme Up to 10% company bonus Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home) Flexible hours Study support available for the right individual On site free parking If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you. We take your application seriously and we respond to every application because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to providing you with work-finding services.
Step into a role where your expertise will genuinely shape the financial direction of a growing, specialist manufacturing business. As Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the finance function within a £4.5m turnover organisation experiencing strong growth, with ambitions to reach £7.5m over the next three years. This is a hands-on, high-impact role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Partners, influence decision-making, and play a key role in improving processes and controls within a business that operates on a global scale. Reporting to the Partners, you will be responsible for: Managing the day-to-day finance function, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing a small team of 3 Producing monthly management accounts packs, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and detailed commentary Leading weekly cash flow forecasting and supporting regular management meetings with financial insights Delivering variance analysis, margin reporting, and supporting billing and revenue tracking Overseeing month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets Preparing and submitting VAT returns and R&D claims Supporting year-end processes, working closely with external accountants and auditors Reviewing and improving internal controls, processes, and financial policies to support business growth Partnering with Heads of Department to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement What you will need: Experience operating at Financial Controller level within an SME environment Strong management accounts and reporting background Proven experience of improving processes, controls, and finance functions Manufacturing experience would be advantageous What you will get: Future progression route to Finance Director level, including potential EMI/share scheme Up to 10% company bonus Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home) Flexible hours Study support available for the right individual On site free parking If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you. We take your application seriously and we respond to every application because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to providing you with work-finding services.
The Niche Partnership
Andover, Hampshire
Looking for a role where you can shape the future, not just report on the past? Here's your chance to step into a Finance Director position with a broad focus, where you will lead the finance function for the largest division of a specialist distribution business. This is a hands-on and high-impact role where you'll be the right hand to the Managing Director, drive commercial decisions, and play a pivotal part in the Senior Leadership Team.There are likely opportunities for progression, as you will act as the deputy to the Group CFO and therefore have access to leadership within the wider organisation. Expect exposure to private equity, the chance to be involved in influencing strategy. You'll be in the thick of it, working on site with a diverse team, and making a visible difference every day. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for: Acting as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, challenging and shaping business decisions to drive growth and operational excellence This includes leading the financial evaluation of commercial decisions, including pricing, contract profitability, and investment proposals Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting, as well as, driving the delivery of monthly management information Driving improvements in cash conversion, working capital, and supply chain management Tracking and reporting capital expenditure whilst maintaining oversight of the fixed asset register Ensuring robust financial control, statutory compliance, and leading external audit activities Championing finance transformation, systems optimisation (Sage 200 or similar), and automation of reporting Leading, developing, and the hands on managing of a small finance team, developing their commercial awareness and encouraging high performance Building strong relationships with other senior finance staff across the group, auditors, banks, and commercial partners Deputising for the CFO, including treasury operations, FX exposure, and group-level responsibilities What you will need: You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a likely minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience gained in industry Previous experience in a similar role - Finance Director, Senior Financial Controller, or Head of Finance within a tangible asset based, commercial organisation Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills, with the presence to influence at SLT level Proven track record in cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and building relationships with banks Hands-on approach - comfortable rolling up your sleeves and supporting a diverse, junior team Advanced Excel skills Proactive, personable, and driven - you don't sit and wait, you make things happen Ambition and vision to potentially progress to CFO level in the future What you will get: Salary up to £100,000 - £110,000 plus Car Allowance Performance related, discretionary bonus 25 days holiday, pension and range of other benefits This is a fully onsite role (5 days week) Potentially flexible to 4 days onsite, following initial probation period Free parking If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.
Looking for a role where you can shape the future, not just report on the past? Here's your chance to step into a Finance Director position with a broad focus, where you will lead the finance function for the largest division of a specialist distribution business. This is a hands-on and high-impact role where you'll be the right hand to the Managing Director, drive commercial decisions, and play a pivotal part in the Senior Leadership Team.There are likely opportunities for progression, as you will act as the deputy to the Group CFO and therefore have access to leadership within the wider organisation. Expect exposure to private equity, the chance to be involved in influencing strategy. You'll be in the thick of it, working on site with a diverse team, and making a visible difference every day. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for: Acting as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, challenging and shaping business decisions to drive growth and operational excellence This includes leading the financial evaluation of commercial decisions, including pricing, contract profitability, and investment proposals Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting, as well as, driving the delivery of monthly management information Driving improvements in cash conversion, working capital, and supply chain management Tracking and reporting capital expenditure whilst maintaining oversight of the fixed asset register Ensuring robust financial control, statutory compliance, and leading external audit activities Championing finance transformation, systems optimisation (Sage 200 or similar), and automation of reporting Leading, developing, and the hands on managing of a small finance team, developing their commercial awareness and encouraging high performance Building strong relationships with other senior finance staff across the group, auditors, banks, and commercial partners Deputising for the CFO, including treasury operations, FX exposure, and group-level responsibilities What you will need: You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a likely minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience gained in industry Previous experience in a similar role - Finance Director, Senior Financial Controller, or Head of Finance within a tangible asset based, commercial organisation Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills, with the presence to influence at SLT level Proven track record in cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and building relationships with banks Hands-on approach - comfortable rolling up your sleeves and supporting a diverse, junior team Advanced Excel skills Proactive, personable, and driven - you don't sit and wait, you make things happen Ambition and vision to potentially progress to CFO level in the future What you will get: Salary up to £100,000 - £110,000 plus Car Allowance Performance related, discretionary bonus 25 days holiday, pension and range of other benefits This is a fully onsite role (5 days week) Potentially flexible to 4 days onsite, following initial probation period Free parking If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.
