Financial Controller
Job in
Hertfordshire, Hertford, Hertfordshire, CF101FL, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-02
Listing for:
Equifind Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Financial Controller, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance -
Accounting
Financial Compliance, Financial Controller, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Equifind is partnering with a scaling technology business looking for a Financial Controller. You'll lead the UK finance function and own accounting operations for the UK entities. That covers financial reporting, statutory and regulatory compliance, cash management, company secretarial duties and a strong control environment. You'll report to the Group Corporate Controller. You'll also work closely with UK commercial leadership and FP&A and support the group-wide close.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership:
Lead, coach and develop the UK finance team, including hiring, onboarding and succession planning. Act as the main escalation point for UK finance issues. Reporting:
Own the monthly management accounts and the annual statutory accounts. Provide variance analysis and commentary on revenue and cost trends. Statutory and compliance:
Oversee year-end accounts, tax returns and VAT/HMRC filings. Manage the external audit. Own Companies House filings and the statutory registers. Business partnering:
Act as finance partner to UK commercial leadership. Give financial input on client contracts, pricing, renewals and VAT implications. Budgeting and cash:
Support the UK budget and forecasts. Oversee treasury and cash management, and approve vendor payments. Operational finance and controls:
Review balance sheet and bank reconciliations, oversee month-end processing, sign off payroll, manage aged debt and payables, and oversee payment processing, reconciliations and chargebacks. Process improvement:
Drive standardisation and look for AI and automation opportunities across the close, reconciliations and reporting. Support the group consolidation and the quarterly and year-end close. About you Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with previous experience managing a team. Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, UK VAT and HMRC requirements
Experience with Net Suite or another ERP; advanced Excel Proven experience leading and developing a finance team Strong background in internal controls and process improvement Organised and detail-focused, able to work to tight month-end deadlines Confident presenting financial information clearly; discreet with confidential matters Takes ownership and works well both on your own and in a team
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