UK Financial Controller

UK Financial Controller

Full-Time 70000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Palatine Talent

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a finance team and ensure accurate financial reporting across Europe.
  • Company: Join a market-leading global manufacturing company with rapid growth.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, company car allowance, and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in shaping financial strategies and processes.
  • Qualifications: CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in finance leadership.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 75000 £ per year.

Outstanding opportunity for a CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified Financial Controller to join a rapidly expanding £50m turnover division and UK/European head office of a market leading global manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop the UK and European finance team.
  • Ensure timely and accurate local and group financial reporting.
  • Organise and oversee external statutory audit and preparation of statutory accounts across all European entities.
  • Act as a pivot member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing business partnering support to management across Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR and IT.
  • Ensure compliance with all company accounting procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Develop modern and effective financial control processes and procedures to meet evolving business demands.
  • Develop financial and operational KPI reporting suites.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for UK and European entities (management & financial accounting, treasury, cost accounting, financial transactions, tax).
  • Oversee audit and tax functions.
  • Support cost accounting activities.
  • Support and prepare monthly financial statements.
  • Ensure balance-sheet integrity.
  • Cash-flow reporting.
  • Support ERP/system implementation projects.
  • Review and standardise processes across company entities.

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA Financial Controller.
  • Graduate with experience in a similar role – No 1 in Finance for a UK subsidiary of a large international manufacturing group – preferred.
  • Track record of developing strong financial teams and business partnering skills.
  • Experience in manufacturing sector essential.
  • Advanced MS-Excel skills and ERP experience (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Full and indefinite eligibility to work in the UK (UK citizen or ILR).
  • Resides within a sensible commute of Wigan.

Benefits

  • Salary £70-75k.
  • Annual bonus up to 15 %.
  • Company car allowance.
  • 7 % pension.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).

UK Financial Controller employer: Palatine Talent

Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding business services group in Warrington, where your expertise as a Strategic CFO will be pivotal in shaping our financial future. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth, offering you the opportunity to influence key decisions at the board level while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this role not only promises a rewarding career but also the chance to make a significant impact across our six UK subsidiaries.

Palatine Talent

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We think you need these skills to ace UK Financial Controller

CIMA
ACA
ACCA
Financial Reporting
Statutory Audit
Business Partnering
Financial Control Processes