Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Controller to join a dynamic and expanding international organisation. This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior leadership and providing accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls to support decision-making.
Operating within a multi-entity, multi-country environment, the successful candidate will take ownership of key financial processes while also playing a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency across the finance function.
Financial Controller – Benefits
* Life assurance
* Private healthcare
* 25 days holiday
* Pension scheme
* Hybrid working environment
* Opportunity to join a growing international business undergoing transformation
Financial Controller – About The Role
This position offers the opportunity to join a business undergoing meaningful change and transformation, where you will be able to influence processes, enhance reporting capability, and add value across the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of cash flow forecasts and working capital reporting
* Production of financial reports and KPI dashboards to support business performance
* Preparation of departmental P&L, margin analysis, and cost centre reporting
* Posting of monthly accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
* Analysis of monthly and quarterly performance, with presentation of findings to senior stakeholders
* Management of the year-end audit process and acting as key contact for external auditors
* Monitoring foreign exchange activity across multiple entities
* Monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
* Preparation of consolidated management reporting packs
* Management of intercompany balances and reconciliations
* Review of project profitability and gross margin performance
* Identification and implementation of improvements to financial controls, reporting, and processes
The Successful Financial Controller Will Have:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
* Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting
* Experience working within a multi-entity or international environment
* Good understanding of UK financial regulations and compliance requirements
* Advanced Excel and strong financial systems capability
* Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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