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?As Financial Controller, you will lead the finance function and act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing all day-to-day financial activities, including banking, supplier payments and cash flow management.Producing accurate monthly management accounts with insightful commentary and variance analysis.Managing year-end processes and liaising with external auditors.Ensuring compliance across VAT (including partial exemption), PAYE and corporation tax.Running payroll for permanent and seasonal staff, including pensions and HMRC submissions.Supporting operational income streams such as food and beverage sales, stock control, and membership subscriptions.Preparing annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads.Maintaining 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 payroll. Commercially astute with the ability to provide clear financi