Your new company You will be joining a well-established and forward-thinking organisation that is experiencing continued growth. The company is highly focused on operational excellence, financial accuracy, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to step into a senior finance position where you will influence decision-making and help shape the future direction of the business. Your new role As the Financial Controller, you will take full responsibility for management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the operations. Reporting into senior leadership, you will ensure the delivery of accurate, timely financial insight and support key business initiatives. You will also manage a small team of people. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts under IFRS and US GAAP. Delivering detailed variance analysis, commentary, and gross margin reporting. Leading the weekly forecasting and annual budgeting processes. Managing cost control, credit control, and overseeing all costings. Directing and developing a local administration team and embedding new ways of working. Supporting the implementation of a new finance system and optimising existing workflows. Preparing statutory accounts and supporting audit activities. Providing financial analysis for potential acquisitions. Offering detailed financial insight to senior management. Completing ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this Financial Controller position, you will ideally bring: A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent). At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in a similar finance role. Strong technical accounting knowledge experience is highly advantageous. Proven experience delivering high-quality management accounts and analytical reporting. Advanced Excel skills and strong capability across the MS Office suite. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tight deadlines. A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Experience with system implementations or process improvement projects is beneficial. What you'll get in returnThis Financial Controller role offers an excellent opportunity to step into a senior, high-impact finance position. You will gain: A key leadership role with visibility across the organisation. The chance to influence financial strategy and drive operational improvements. Exposure to IFRS, US GAAP, and complex reporting environments. Opportunities for professional development and future progression. A competitive salary and benefits package aligned with your experience. What you'll get in return Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership Exposure to both local and group-level financial operations Involvement in systems implementation and process improvement A role with breadth, responsibility, and long-term development potential Competitive salary and benefits package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Financial Controller ACA CIMA Benefits: £60000 - £70000