Financial Controller M&F) UK

HYBRID (2 DAYS IN THE OFFICE 3 DAYS FROM HOME)

PERMANENT POSITION

An established technology organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support its UK operation during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This position combines financial control, planning and analysis, and strategic business partnering responsibilities.

This is a highly visible role requiring close interaction with both local leadership and international senior finance stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting, including revenue, operating profit, staffing metrics and departmental expenditure analysis.
• Produce detailed profitability reporting and commentary to support management decision‑making.
• Analyse balance sheet and cash flow movements, identifying key business drivers and trends.
• Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to UK senior management and international finance teams.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting outputs.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecast cycles.
• Coordinate planning activities across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Challenge assumptions and support operational leaders in developing robust financial plans.
• Generate forecasts covering profit and loss, headcount, cash flow and working capital performance.
• Maintain reporting within group planning and consolidation systems.

• Act as a trusted adviser to operational, sales and customer services leaders.
• Facilitate regular performance review meetings to monitor results against plans.
• Identify risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives to enhance financial outcomes.
• Support strategic decision‑making through meaningful analysis and financial modelling.
• Drive continuous improvement within reporting processes and management information.

We are keen to speak with commercially minded finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with the ability to build strong working relationships across a business.

• Significant experience within financial control, FP&A or commercial finance roles.
• Experience operating within a multi-site or international environment.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Proven ability to translate financial information into actionable business insight.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reporting, analytics or business intelligence platforms.
• Confidence partnering with senior management and challenging constructively where required.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.