Financial Controller – Cleantech / Marinettech
Spot Freight
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Southampton • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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💰 £50,000 - £60,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Build and lead the finance function within a rapidly growing business
- Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, statutory compliance, internal controls and management reporting
- Support strategic decision-making
- Work closely with engineering, operations and commercial teams to provide financial insight on projects, grants, and manufacturing scale-up plans
- Shape processes in a fast-changing environment
Requirements
- Qualification in accounting (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- 3+ years experience in a Financial Controller or senior accounting role, ideally in a growth-stage, engineering, or manufacturing business
- Solid technical accounting knowledge, with experience across management accounts, audits, tax, R&D credits and grant compliance
- Proven ability to implement controls, policies and systems to support scale-up operations
- Strong communication skills and confidence presenting to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Proactive mindset, analytical approach and hands-on attitude
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£50-60k depending on experience)
- Flexible hybrid working
- Equity potential
- Pension and benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial operationsstatutory complianceinternal controlsmanagement reportingtechnical accountingmanagement accountsauditstaxR&D creditsgrant compliance
Soft skills
strong communication skillsconfidence presentingproactive mindsetanalytical approachhands-on attitude
Certifications
ACAACCACIMA