Financial Reporting Controller

Financial Reporting Controller

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make an impact?

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Controller to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with senior stakeholders and driving continuous improvement across financial reporting and controls.

If you’re passionate about delivering accurate financial information, challenging the status quo and helping shape the future of finance, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing :

As Financial Reporting Controller, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Finance Director and wider business, you’ll be responsible for:

Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts and financial reports.

Producing accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining a strong financial control environment.

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.

Delivering insightful financial analysis and commentary to support business performance.

Liaising with internal and external auditors.

Identifying financial risks and opportunities and providing recommendations.

Supporting finance transformation initiatives and driving continuous process improvements.

Building strong relationships with finance and operational stakeholders across the business.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

You’ll ideally have:

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent experience.

Significant experience in financial reporting and financial control.

Strong knowledge of management accounting, forecasting and balance sheet management.

Experience working within a complex or multi-entity organisation.

Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.

The confidence to challenge processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

The ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools would be advantageous.

Why join?

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied and influential role where you’ll have exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to contribute to key business decisions.

You’ll enjoy:

A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Exposure to a broad range of financial reporting and business partnering activities.

Opportunities to lead and contribute to finance transformation projects.

Ongoing professional development and career progression.

A flexible hybrid working model.

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply today

If you’re an ambitious finance professional who thrives on delivering high-quality reporting, driving improvements and adding real value to the business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your finance career.

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, England Salary:
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