Financial Controller

A market leading brand name business are looking for a UK Financial Controller. This is a high-impact role, responsible for leading a large finance team of finance professionals and ensuring robust financial controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee all aspects of financial accounting, controls, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement in processes and systems to support a fast-growing business.

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Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, embedding a culture of accountability and high performance.
Take ownership of balance sheet management, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial reporting.
Manage the annual audit process and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and liquidity.
Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management across the organisation.
Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation to increase efficiency and scalability.
Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.Person Requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a large, complex organisation
Strong track record of managing and developing large finance teams.
Excellent technical accounting knowledge, with hands-on experience in balance sheet management, audit, treasury, and controls.
A disciplined leader with the ability to embed robust processes and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels