At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and drive transformation in a dynamic finance environment.
- Company: Global captive vehicle finance provider with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Excellent salary, bonus, and benefits for your hard work.
- Other info: 5-month fixed-term contract with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with significant finance leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
New Leaf Search has partnered with a global captive vehicle finance provider offering tailored funding, leasing and insurance products in its search for a Financial Controller. Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Midlands (Office).
The Role
This is a senior finance leadership opportunity responsible for leading the Accounting and Tax function across the UK and Ireland operations. Acting as deputy to the CFO, you will oversee financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury and governance activities while driving transformation, process improvement and technology adoption across the finance function. This role is offered as a 5-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting, financial reporting and statutory reporting activities across the UK and Ireland businesses
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, year-end and regulatory reporting
- Oversee Corporate Tax, VAT, tax planning and compliance activities
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- Support capital markets, funding, treasury and cashflow management activities
- Lead external audit relationships and maintain a strong internal control environment
- Partner with Business Control teams on planning, forecasting and financial analysis
- Drive finance transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives
- Lead and develop accounting, reporting and accounts payable teams
- Support wider strategic projects and business initiatives across the organisation
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Significant finance leadership experience within financial services
- Captive finance, vehicle finance or asset finance experience highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, corporate tax, VAT and financial reporting
- Experience managing treasury, funding and capital market activities advantageous
- Proven leadership, stakeholder management and people development skills
- Strong technology mindset with experience of automation and reporting tools
- Experience leading finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing. You will also require relevant IN-COUNTRY experience; without which, your application will NOT be considered.
Contact us for a confidential discussion. Apply in confidence by sending your CV.
K3635 – Financial Controller (5 Month FTC) – UK, Midlands... employer: Asset Finance International
As a leading global captive vehicle finance provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Midlands office offers an excellent salary package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a transformative role that drives innovation and process improvement within the finance function. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Contact Details:
Asset Finance International Recruitment Team
