Confidential Opportunity: Financial Controller – Business Services Organisation
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Reference: [Confidential]
About the Company
A market-leading division of a global business services group (£1bn t/o) is seeking a talented Financial Controller for their UK&I Operations, and Business Partner for a £200m sub division.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal leadership role, supporting the Finance Director and leading a team of 10 finance professionals. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a robust control environment, ensuring compliance with Group, Regional, and external standards, and delivering insightful financial reporting and analysis to drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Finance Director in all aspects of financial management for the division
* Lead and develop the financial control environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks and standards (including US GAAP and SOX)
* Oversee business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis
* Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting and performance insights
* Manage internal and external audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance
* Partner with senior business leaders and operational teams to support commercial decision-making and cashflow improvement
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Finance Managers and Contract Accountants
About You
* Qualified accountant, preferably ACA, with at least 6 years PQE
* Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting within a large, complex organisation
* Proven track record in managing month-end close, business planning, and financial controls
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
* Resilient, intellectually robust, and able to manage competing priorities
* Experience in multi-site, B2B environments preferred
Why Apply?
* Senior leadership exposure and the opportunity to deputise for the Finance Director
* Key member of a high-performing central finance team
* Opportunity to make a significant impact and progress to more senior roles within a global group
* Remote working with occasional travel as required
This is a confidential search. For further information or to express your interest, please submit your CV and a brief cover note via the application link.