Area Finance Controller

Andrews Recruitment Group; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking an Area Finance Controller to lead financial reporting and controls in a multinational environment, based in Harlow, Essex. The role requires managing a small finance team and ensuring strong governance across the finance function.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cost-centre reporting, while supporting audits, tax filings and statutory accounts in a fast-paced international setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience at Finance Manager or equivalent level.
• Experience within a multinational organisation.
• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Degree or equivalent finance/accounting background.
• Strong GL accounting knowledge.
• Experience across tax, costing, AP, AR and financial reporting.
• Strong ERP systems experience.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good understanding of UK GAAP / FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Produce budgets and financial forecasts.
• Prepare cost-centre reporting.
• Manage annual audits.
• Support tax filings and statutory accounts.
• Manage cash and treasury activity.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Maintain accurate financial ledgers.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Maintain effective internal financial controls.
• Support ERP finance systems.
• Lead and develop junior finance colleagues.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to management.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

UK GAAP / FRS 102

Education

Accounting degree

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Area Finance Controller

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking for a senior finance position within an international business?

We are recruiting for an Area Finance Controller to take responsibility for financial reporting, controls, compliance, budgeting and team leadership within a multinational environment.

You will lead a small finance team while maintaining strong financial governance and supporting wider business decision-making.

The Role

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Produce budgets and financial forecasts
• Prepare cost-centre reporting
• Manage annual audits
• Support tax filings and statutory accounts
• Manage cash and treasury activity
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Maintain accurate financial ledgers
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / FRS 102
• Maintain effective internal financial controls
• Support ERP finance systems
• Lead and develop junior finance colleagues
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to management

What We’re Looking For

• At least three years' experience at Finance Manager or equivalent level
• Previous experience within a multinational organisation
• Professional accountancy qualification
• Degree or equivalent finance/accounting background
• Strong GL accounting knowledge
• Experience across tax, costing, AP, AR and financial reporting
• Strong ERP systems experience
• Advanced Excel capability
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good understanding of UK GAAP / FRS 102.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for broader ownership within an international environment.