Overview
Direct message the job poster from Eutopia Search. Eutopia Search is partnering with a well established client in Luton to recruit a Financial Controller, Hybrid working (3 days office based).
In the position of Financial Controller, you will take ownership of all UK finance operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across the organisation’s activities. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the postholder will lead a team of five and play a pivotal role in delivering timely financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and providing insight to support strategic decision-making. This position is central to safeguarding the organisation’s financial health, optimising performance, and ensuring compliance with both commercial and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of five across management accounting, AP, credit control, customs compliance, and overheads.
* Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and foster a high-performing culture.
* Manage month-end close, delivering accurate reports by working day 3.
* Lead the preparation of budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial analysis to support business performance.
Statutory & Compliance
* Oversee statutory accounts, audits, tax packs, and group reporting in line with deadlines.
* Maintain robust balance sheet controls and support audit processes.
Treasury & Cash Management
* Lead cash flow, FX, and bond forecasting.
* Manage credit control, debt collection, and approve credit limits within authority.
Oversight of Accounts Payable, Expenses and Payroll
The Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA). Ideally Practice trained with an impressive financial and statutory accounting skill set. Technically (IFRS) strong ideally with IFRS 15 and transfer pricing experience.
* Strong leadership profile, able to motivate, manage and mentor.
* Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Diligent, analytical, curious with a high attention to detail.
Salary
Competitive market base salary and full benefits package
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Manufacturing
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