Financial Controller is responsible for enhancing the business facing profile of the finance department. The role requires a technically strong, commercially astute individual capable of managing all aspects of FP&A, controlling, and influencing cross‑functional decision‑making. They will also drive efficiency and continuous improvement within processes and shall be a key member of the operational leadership team.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, providing insights to support decision‑making.
- Support and challenge budget holders with operational expenditure reviews.
- Develop integrated budgeting model including cashflow forecast and balance sheet.
- Accountable for rolling cashflow forecasting and working capital analysis to the Finance Director and wider leadership team.
- Develop and maintain key financial performance metrics.
- Design, build and refine models to support strategic decision making and operational efficiency.
Month‑End Close & Financial Reporting
- Accountable for delivery of accurate and timely management accounts across multiple legal entities, ensuring consistency of accounting policies and intercompany reconciliations.
- Ensure accuracy of Management Accounts and ensure all numbers have been reviewed and are supported.
- Ensure timely completion of month‑end reconciliations and quarterly tax returns.
- Maintain and control the fixed asset register.
- Lead the audit programme ensuring that Statutory Accounts are completed for all group companies.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Lead and manage the finance team to ensure processes are enhanced and that KPIs are delivered.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering high performance.
- Ensure a high degree of financial literacy within the wider business.
- Maximise efficient use of the ERP system.
- Ensure systems, controls and documentation are maintained to an investor‑grade standard, supporting audit and due diligence requirements.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a Professionally Qualified individual with genuine breadth to their experience, including financial control, FP&A, transactional finance management and strategic analysis. They will be an excellent leader who can effectively manage and challenge both finance and non‑finance stakeholders. The Financial Controller will be equally adept at working in a hands‑on manner and taking a more strategic approach. This role will require exceptional systems experience, including the ability to create advanced financial models and effectively use Power BI.
Our Client is offering a Salary of £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits
