Financial Controller

  • Tulip Recruitment
  • Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

About the Role
Our client is seeking a strong, dynamic and highly organised Financial Controller to work across a growing group of businesses operating in construction, property, care and not-for-profit sectors. You will be qualified to at least AAT level 4 or equivalent

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious individual with clear progression to Finance Director level and potential equity involvement. These businesses are relatively new, but growing rapidly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage financial control across multiple companies
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
  • Oversee cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and reporting requirements
  • Develop and improve financial systems, processes and controls
  • Work closely with directors to support strategic and commercial decision-making
  • Liaise with accountants, auditors and external advisors
  • Support business growth through accurate financial insight and planning

Person Specification
Essential

  • Minimum AAT qualified Level 4 or equivalent
  • Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
  • Strong management accounting experience
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Confident working across multiple entities or business streams
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with directors
  • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Desirable

  • Experience in construction, property, care or not-for-profit sectors
  • Experience working in a growing or start-up business environment
  • Exposure to group structures or multi-company reporting
  • Ambition to progress into a Finance Director role

What they can offer:

  • Salary of £40,000 £60,000, depending on experience
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid/remote working options
  • Funded training
  • Genuine career progression to Finance Director level
  • Opportunity for equity involvement as the business grows
  • A chance to make a real impact in a fast-growing, values-driven organisation