Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Marina Developments Ltd (MDL Marinas) is the UKs leading marina operator. We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our finance team based at The Yacht Club. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our customers and driving the success of our marinas.

• To be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day operational finance of MDLs business operations, ensuring key controls are maintained throughout the business.
• You will overview, design and manage the workflows of the finance team to ensure deadlines, both internal and statutory are met on time.
• You will support your line manager with the maintenance of external relationships e.g., accountants and advisors, banks, HMRC, lawyers, etc.
• Manage the finance team including one-to-ones, PDRs, objective setting and performance management.
• Ensuring that the financial system (Net Suite) is properly integrated with the CRM systems used by other departments within MDL and implement necessary controls to maintain accuracy of ledgers.
• You will manage the production of year end statutory accounts and auditing.
• You will be responsible for drafting corporation tax packs for review and submission to tax advisors during statutory accounts process.
• You are fully accountable for monthly and annual reports and KPIs to identify results, trends and financial forecasts ensuring that they are accurate and delivered on time.
• You are responsible for the creation of annual budgets and forecasts and reporting on the same.
• Overseeing service charge accounting, to ensure tenant recharges are accurate and complete, with efficient processes in place for charging tenants and collection of cash.
• Manage financial requirements of management companies and lease berth holders, including preparation of the monthly cost allocations and recharges to/from the management companies, annual statutory and service charge audits, turnover certificates, and other reporting.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of site valuation models for review.
• Any additional task/project as required by the Directors.

• Exceptional ability to analyse complex data, identify trends, and solve financial challenges.
• Strong leadership, team management, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Clear, precise verbal and written communication to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail:
  Meticulous accuracy and thoroughness in all financial reporting and processes.
• Strong understanding of overall business operations, strategy, and commercial awareness.
• Technical proficiency:
  Expertise in accounting software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
• Time management:
  Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.

There is also full on-job training leading to industry‑recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal‑opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website.

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Closing date: 23rd January 2026

Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.