Financial Controller - Marlow, England

Financial Controller – Marlow (On-site) – Up to £70k + Benefits

We’re supporting a major UK business as they look to appoint a Head of Accounting — a pivotal role leading their UK Accounting & Reporting function.

If you’re an experienced finance leader who thrives on driving change, sharpening processes, and building high-performance teams, this is a fantastic opportunity.

The role

You’ll lead a sizeable accounting and reporting team, improving the control environment, strengthening processes, and ensuring timely, accurate financials across P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow and CAPEX.

You’ll also be the key contact for audit, tax, technical accounting, and senior UK stakeholders — partnering closely with the UK Finance Director.

Because this role involves regular collaboration with global finance teams, professional-level Spanish is essential.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading, developing and structuring the Accounting Team
• Driving process improvements across monthly and annual reporting
• Overseeing all UK reporting into both the UK business and group
• Managing cashflow, working capital and forecasting tools
• Leading statutory audit and ensuring compliant reporting
• Strengthening controls, balance sheet integrity and financial governance
• Partnering with payroll to ensure clean reconciliations
• Implementing policy, systems and automation improvements
• Supporting M&A projects and financial due-diligence
• Leading a programme to simplify UK legal entity structures

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience leading a team up to 6
• Strong SAP knowledge
• Excellent grasp of UK & international accounting standards
• Proven track record in process, control and reporting improvements
• Able to influence and engage SLT, auditors and global stakeholders
• Comfortable leading through cultural change
• Spanish language skills at a professional working level — required

Who this suits

A confident, hands‑on senior finance leader who loves building, fixing and improving — someone who can bring clarity to complexity and develop a team around them.