Financial Controller

Financial Controller An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a successful, growing organisation that has undergone significant expansion and change. This is a broad leadership role with responsibility for management reporting, financial control and the development of a finance team. The position would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can balance strong technical accounting with people leadership, process improvement and commercial insight.

The Role You will take ownership of a substantial part of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across multiple business areas while continually improving the processes and controls that underpin the operation. Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing a large reporting team Overseeing the monthly reporting cycle across multiple business units and P&Ls Reviewing management accounts and providing analysis ahead of senior leadership and board reporting Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and investigating key movements and variances Providing insight around cash, working capital and business performance Working with operational and finance teams to improve the quality and consistency of financial information Taking a lead role in external audit and acting as a senior point of contact for auditors Maintaining appropriate financial controls across revenue, accruals, prepayments and other key accounting areas Supporting the implementation and development of finance and reporting systems Identifying opportunities to automate reporting and reduce manual processes Improving month-end processes to create a more efficient and scalable finance function Supporting wider finance transformation and business improvement projects

The Person We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is comfortable operating within a sizeable, complex or rapidly changing organisation. You will ideally bring: A recognised accounting qualification ACA, ACCA or CIMA Significant management accounting and financial control experience Experience managing and developing a finance team Strong knowledge of month-end, balance sheet control and financial reporting Exposure to multi-entity or multi-site environments

Experience of business growth, integration, acquisitions or organisational change would be particularly useful A track record of improving systems, controls and finance processes Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and identify underlying trends The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and implement practical improvements A hands-on approach combined with the ability to operate at a senior level This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where finance is continuing to evolve, offering the successful individual the chance to make a genuine impact on the development of the function.