Senior Controller / Financial Controller (m/w/d) in Farnborough, Hampshire

You will join an established international technology and manufacturing organisation. This interim Financial Controller position will take responsibility for the smooth running of the UK finance function. Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will manage and support a small finance team while providing robust financial insight to operational and regional stakeholders. You will lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, forecasts and budgets, alongside balance sheet reconciliations and cash-flow management. You will also oversee statutory and corporate reporting, VAT and other formal returns, payroll supervision, audit support, insurance renewals and stock-control activities. A key part of the role will be partnering with senior leadership to support annual revenue, operating expenditure, EBITDA and net working-capital targets. You will continually improve reporting, systems and financial processes, ensuring the function remains accurate, responsive and well controlled. You will be a qualified accountant with an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and a strong background in financial control, management reporting and the practical application of accounting principles. Proven line-management experience and the confidence to lead a small finance team is needed. A high level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is expected and experience using OneStream and AX or comparable management-reporting systems will be valuable, while knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable. A competitive salary, together with hybrid working and the opportunity to take ownership of a broad UK finance function within an international organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays