International Financial Controller
Birmingham | International Travel | Hybrid Working | £47k to £53k
A senior finance role with global reach, broad stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to shape how finance supports an international organisation’s work.
We’re working with a major international organisation looking for an International Financial Controller to take a lead role across a varied portfolio of programmes and funding. You’ll sit at the heart of finance and operations, bringing together strong reporting, sound decision-making and a clear view of financial risk.
This is a role with plenty of variety - combining technical finance, leadership and business partnering, while giving you the opportunity to improve how finance operates across teams and locations.
What you’ll gain:
- Global exposure, working across a complex international organisation.
- Senior-level influence, partnering with finance and programme leaders across the organisation.
- A broad remit, spanning reporting, planning, controls, risk and financial operations.
- Leadership responsibility, with the opportunity to develop and support a specialist finance team.
- Real scope to improve, shaping processes, systems and ways of working.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the financial management of a diverse portfolio of programmes and funding, overseeing budgets, forecasts, reporting and analysis.
- Provide financial insight and challenge, helping programme and operational leaders make informed decisions and manage risk.
- Oversee financial controls, compliance and governance, ensuring funding is managed in line with internal policies and external requirements.
- Partner with teams across different countries and functions, resolving complex issues and strengthening financial processes.
- Lead and develop a specialist finance team, creating a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive finance transformation, improving systems, processes and reporting to support the organisation’s wider objectives.
What you’ll bring:
- Qualified accountant with a strong background across reporting, planning, controls and financial analysis.
- Experience managing projects, restricted funding or complex income streams.
- A confident business partner able to influence senior stakeholders beyond finance.
- Strong systems and Excel skills, with a commercial, analytical approach and an eye for the bigger picture.
Interested?
If you’re looking for a senior finance role where you can combine technical expertise with leadership, influence and international exposure, this could be a great opportunity to explore.
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