Financial Controller

Are you a Qualified Accounting professional, we are seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead its back-office General Ledger function across the UK & Ireland Division, you will act as a trusted advisor, leading a team to ensure accounting integrity while driving modern process improvements, automation, and continuous evolution.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Balance Sheet Ownership, oversee the integrity of all ledgers across the division's ERP platform. Own the Blackline governance, reconciliation controls, and balance sheet certification processes.
Lead, coach, and motivate a dedicated General Ledger team, driving workforce planning, cross-skilling, and optimal resource deployment.
Coordinate and deliver efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to time and high-quality standards, providing management with insightful reporting.
Act as a Centre of Excellence to identify bottlenecks, streamline End-to-End processes, and implement automation, AI, and digital analytics tools.
Ensure strict compliance with financial accounting standards and controls, serving as the key contact for internal and external audit activities.
Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear business insights and driving standardisation across all operating segments.

Candidate Requirements & Experience

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proven track record in Record-to-Report processes, balance sheet management, and month-end close management in a complex corporate or divisional setup.
Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks (experience with tools like Blackline is highly desirable).
Demonstrated success in leading teams, resource allocation, talent development, and managing change initiatives.
Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to leverage technology, ERP systems, data analytics, and process automation to optimize reporting and operational efficiency.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the commercial judgment to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

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