Financial Controller

I am partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation entering an important phase of finance transformation and capability strengthening. As part of a broader evolution of the finance function, we are now seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial control, governance, reporting integrity and operational finance excellence.

This is a key leadership role within the finance team, responsible for ensuring robust financial control while also driving simplification, automation and continuous improvement across core finance processes.

You will take ownership of the financial control environment, ensuring accuracy, consistency and strong governance across all financial reporting and operations.

• Ownership of financial control, statutory reporting and month-end close processes
• Leadership of core accounting functions including AP, AR, balance sheet control and reconciliations
• Ensuring strong governance, internal controls and audit readiness across the organisation
• Delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting to leadership and external stakeholders
• Ownership of balance sheet integrity, intercompany accounting and consolidation processes
• Driving improvements in core finance processes (AP, reporting, close, approvals)
• Identification and delivery of automation and efficiency opportunities across finance operations
• Strengthening documentation, controls and financial processes across the function
• Working closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecast and insight
• Supporting wider finance transformation initiatives and system/process improvements
• Acting as a key point of contact for auditors and external advisors

We are looking for a strong financial control leader with a focus on accuracy, structure and continuous improvement.

• Strong background in Financial Control, Group Accounting or Finance Manager / Controller roles
• Experience managing month-end close, reporting cycles and audit processes
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of governance frameworks
• Experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency
• Exposure to multi-entity or complex organisational structures
• Confidence leading through change and improving ways of working
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with auditors and senior leadership