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UK Financial Controller – London
About OLIVER
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries, delivering tailored solutions that drive creativity and efficiency through our unique onsite model—positioning our teams right at the heart of client organisations.
As part of The Brandtech Group, we leverage cutting-edge AI technology to transform how we create and deliver work. Our AI-driven solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and empower our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Our portfolio includes brands such as Apple, H&M, Unilever, Diageo, Google, Adidas, and KPMG, demonstrating our ability to deliver everything from basic artwork to compelling big ideas—whether it’s Creative and Strategic Projects, integrated 360° campaigns, or full-scale production.
Supported by our global hubs—home to Creative, Strategic, and Production teams—we provide tailored solutions across regions, ensuring maximum brand immersion and continuous improvement.
About the Role
OLIVER is seeking a UK Financial Controller based in London. This critical role will oversee the efficient and timely delivery of month-end financial reporting across the UK region while standardising, simplifying, and continuously improving financial processes to enhance accuracy, reduce cycle times, and support data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in month-end closing processes, financial reporting, and process optimisation, with a track record in driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Reporting
- Lead and manage the monthly close process for the UK region, ensuring timely submission in line with Group reporting timelines.
- Review and validate financial data, guaranteeing completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Collaborate with regional management accountants to consolidate financial information from all UK entities.
- Ensure completion and review of monthly/quarterly balance sheets, including accruals, prepayments, pensions, and VATaccounts.
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Process Standardisation & Simplification
- Identify, document, and implement best practices for month-end close procedures, standardising reporting across the UK region.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce month-end close cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve operational efficiency.
- Align processes with FP&A, Group Finance, and Tax teams to maintain consistency.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Compile regional reporting packs, providing variance analysis, insights, and actionable commentary for senior management.
- Support ad-hoc reporting requests and analysis as required.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Strengthen internal controls surrounding financial reporting to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Continuously assess and enhance financial processes to minimise risk and maximise accuracy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with regional/ local finance teams, Group Finance, FP&A, and business partners to foster collaboration.
- Support initiatives ensuring all stakeholders adhere to standardised processes.
Automation & Efficiency
- Identify opportunities for automation of financial reporting processes to streamline month-end close operations.
- Provide recommendations based on feedback from reporting cycles.
Audit Support
- Assist the FD in delivering year-end audit information, liaising with both internal and external auditors.
- Ensure timely provision of audit-ready financial data to stakeholders.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in:
- Audit
- Financial control
- Month-end reporting
- Process improvement
- Holding a Senior Finance Manager or FC role
- Proven ability to streamline financial processes and drive standardisation across multiple entities/countries.
- Strong expertise in:
- Financial reporting
- Month-end close procedures
- Variance analysis
- Fluency in NetSuite, with advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Outstanding communication skills, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Line management experience: minimum 3 years managing a team of 3+ people.
- Bonus: Experience with process automation or digital tool implementation.
Why Join Us?
Our Core Values
- Be Ambitious – Push for success in everything we do.
- Be Imaginative – Challenge conventions and innovate.
- Be Inspirational – Drive groundbreaking work.
- Be Always Learning & Listening – Foster curiosity and collaboration.
- Be Results-Focused – Exceed expectations.
- Be Actively Pro-Inclusive & Anti-Racist – Champion diversity in all aspects of our work.
OLIVER is an equal opportunity employer. We value individual differences and provide an inclusive environment where every employee is encouraged to thrive.
Sustainability Commitment
OLIVER is committed to science-based emissions reduction targets, embedding sustainability into every department and project stage to support our global economic goals.
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