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Financial Controller
Financial Controller
Partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation entering an important phase of finance transformation and capability strengthening, we are seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial control, governance, reporting integrity, and operational finance excellence.
This is a key leadership role within the finance team, responsible for ensuring robust financial control while driving simplification, automation, and continuous improvement across core finance processes.
You will take ownership of the financial control environment, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong governance across all financial reporting and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of financial control, statutory reporting, and month-end close processes
- Leadership of core accounting functions including AP (Accounts Payable), AR (Accounts Receivable), balance sheet control, and reconciliations
- Ensuring strong governance, internal controls, and audit readiness across the organisation
- Delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting to leadership and external stakeholders
- Ownership of balance sheet integrity, intercompany accounting, and consolidation processes
- Driving improvements in core finance processes (AP, reporting, close, approvals)
- Identification and delivery of automation and efficiency opportunities across finance operations
- Strengthening documentation, controls, and financial processes across the function
- Working closely with FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) to ensure alignment between actuals, forecast, and insight
- Supporting wider finance transformation initiatives and system/process improvements
- Acting as a key point of contact for auditors and external advisors
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Requirements
We are looking for a strong financial control leader with a focus on accuracy, structure, and continuous improvement.
You will bring:
- A strong background in Financial Control, Group Accounting, or Finance Manager/Controller roles
- Experience managing month-end close, reporting cycles, and audit processes
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of governance frameworks
- Experience improving finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
- Exposure to multi-entity or complex organisational structures
- Confidence in leading through change and improving ways of working
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with auditors and senior leadership
Please contact Carl Maw for full details.
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