Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Watford (4 Days Office-Based)
80,000 - 85,000 + 10% Bonus

Are you an ambitious Senior Finance Manager ready to take the next step into a Financial Controller role?

Our client is a fast-growing, international consumer-facing business seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of UK financial reporting, controls, compliance, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to secure their first Financial Controller title while working within a dynamic, high-profile organisation.
Reporting directly to the Senior leadership, you'll lead a small finance team of 3-4 and play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Produce monthly management accounts and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
Manage statutory reporting, audit processes, VAT, corporation tax, and wider financial compliance.
Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
Drive process improvements and enhance financial controls across the business.
Support group reporting requirements and collaborate with international finance teams.
Develop, mentor, and lead a small finance team.

About You
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
Strong technical accounting background with experience gained in practice and/or industry.
Currently operating at Senior Finance Manager, Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or equivalent level and looking for your first Financial Controller position.
Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team.
Strong month-end, statutory reporting, and financial controls experience.
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer?
Salary of 80,000 - 85,000.
10% annual bonus.
Clear opportunity to step into a Financial Controller role and broaden your leadership responsibilities.
Exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholders.
Fast-paced, collaborative, and growing business environment.
Watford-based office, 4 days per week.

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