Area Finance Controller

Andrews Recruitment Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is assisting in the recruitment of an Area Finance Controller in Harlow, Essex. You will lead financial reporting, control, budgeting, and a small finance team within a multinational business, ensuring robust governance and timely management accounts.

Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts, cost-centre reporting, audits, tax filings, statutory accounts, cash management, and maintaining ERP finance systems, while developing junior

Qualifications

• Professional accounting accreditation required.
• Degree in finance/accounting or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS 102 and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Produce budgets and forecasts.
• Cost-centre reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage annual audits and statutory filings.
• Oversee cash, treasury and ERP finance systems.
• Lead and develop junior finance colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Excel advanced

UK GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Tax knowledge

Costing

AP/AR management

Cash management

ERP systems experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

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.