£75,000 - £90,000
A long-established and highly successful European organisation is seeking a commercially aware and technically strong Financial Controller to join its UK operations. With over 50 years of heritage and a multinational presence spanning across Europe and beyond, this is a rare opportunity to join a business with both a rich legacy and a dynamic future.
We're looking for a confident, technically strong professional (ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW) with experience in a global business environment. You'll have a solid grasp of UK GAAP (FRS 102), strong reporting skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
You'll play a critical role in driving operational and financial excellence, always looking for ways to improve processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and identify efficiencies. This is a hands-on role that requires someone who is not just comfortable with the detail, but who can also add value by thinking strategically and contribute to broader business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full financial controllership for the UK entity
* Preparation of financial statements and management reports, including revenue recognition
* Balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of core accounting processes
* Business partnering to provide insightful analysis around costs, margins, and profitability
* Identifying and implementing process improvements and financial efficiencies
* Managing a small finance team, reporting into both the European Financial Controller and the UK Managing Director
What We're Looking For:
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW)
* Experience in a multinational or complex reporting environment
* Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP (FRS 102)
* Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a well-regarded, growing organisation, combining the best of a stable heritage and forward-thinking ambition. #J-18808-Ljbffr