CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious leisure organisation on the Isle of Wight to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, community-focused business in a pivotal role, where you will take ownership of all financial operations and provide strategic insight to support future growth.What will the Financial Controller role involve? Overseeing all day-to-day financial activities, including banking, supplier payments and cash flow managementProducing accurate monthly management accounts with insightful commentary and variance analysisManaging year-end processes and liaising with external auditorsEnsuring compliance across VAT (including partial exemption), PAYE and corporation taxRunning payroll for permanent and seasonal staff, including pensions and HMRC submissionsSupporting operational income streams such as food and beverage sales, stock control, and membership subscriptionsPreparing annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department headsMaintaining and developing financial systems, including Sage Accounts, Sage Payroll and ESP Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy: Strong technical knowledge across statutory reporting, tax compliance and payrollCommercially astute with the ability to provide clear financial insight to non-finance stakeholdersExcellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to process improvementExperience within leisure, hospitality or member