We’re working with a well-established international organisation to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to lead the UK and Ireland finance function on a contract basis initially for 6 months.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role offers broad responsibility across financial control, reporting, compliance and team leadership, with strong visibility at senior management level.
The Role
- Lead and develop a finance team of c.15, including overseas-based staff
- Own monthly and annual close, management reporting and statutory reporting
- Deliver budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for UK & Ireland
- Prepare clear, insightful reporting for senior leadership
- Support audits and ensure robust controls and governance
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and KPIs
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to support business performance
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 4–5+ years’ PQE
- Strong IFRS and financial accounting knowledge, including inventory
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior controllership role
- Background in practice and/or mid-to-large organisations
- Confident operating in fast-paced environments and at senior stakeholder level
- Strong systems, process and leadership capability
Why Apply?
This is a high-impact role offering autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to influence financial performance across a complex, multi-entity business.
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Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role offers broad responsibility across financial control, reporting, compliance and team leadership, with strong visibility at senior management level.
The Role
- Lead and develop a finance team of c.15, including overseas-based staff
- Own monthly and annual close, management reporting and statutory reporting
- Deliver budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for UK & Ireland
- Prepare clear, insightful reporting for senior leadership
- Support audits and ensure robust controls and governance
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and KPIs
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to support business performance
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 4–5+ years’ PQE
- Strong IFRS and financial accounting knowledge, including inventory
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior controllership role
- Background in practice and/or mid-to-large organisations
- Confident operating in fast-paced environments and at senior stakeholder level
- Strong systems, process and leadership capability
Why Apply?
This is a high-impact role offering autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to influence financial performance across a complex, multi-entity business.
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