Are you a technically strong Financial Controller looking for greater ownership and accountability within a private equity-backed business?CMA Recruitment Group is working exclusively with a £20m PE-backed services organisation based in Southampton, Hampshire, to recruit a Financial Controller who will lead the financial operations of the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a pivotal role providing financial leadership and support through an exciting period of growth and change. What will the Financial Controller role involve? Lead, manage and develop the finance team (two direct reports and several indirect)Oversee statutory and management accounting, audit, budgeting, and forecastingReview complex data sets to ensure accurate revenue recognitionImprove monthly reporting processes and strengthen financial controlsDeliver accurate, timely financial reporting aligned to regulatory and business requirements Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy: Candidates will be Big 4 or Top 10 trained and ACCA or ACA qualified with demonstrable experience within financial control and financial reportingExposure to complex revenue recognition environments is advantageousConfident communicator with the ability to partner effectively across all business functions Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller: Hybrid working with 3 office days and 2 WFH10% bonus and contributory pensionFree parking25 days holiday plus an additional da