Finance Controller

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a UK Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance leadership, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing accounting functions. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment, collaborating with global teams and ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in a Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Strong understanding of UK and International accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, treasury, audit, and tax reporting functions.
• Manage month-end close process and consolidation for UK entities.
• Deliver timely financial data for forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

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UK Financial Controller - Drive Growth and Lead Finance in a Dynamic Environment

Are you a driven and experienced finance leader ready to take on a pivotal role in a rapidly expanding organisation? Do you thrive in an environment that blends strategic oversight with hands-on involvement? If so, our client, a dynamic and growing company, is seeking a highly capable UK Financial Controller to join their team.

Reporting directly to the SVP & Global Controller, you will be instrumental in overseeing all financial operations within the UK region. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact, providing leadership, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering accurate financial insights to support critical decision-making at the highest levels. You will collaborate closely with global finance and cross-functional teams, playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth across the UK and Europe.

Our client values finance professionals who are not only analytical and detail-oriented but also collaborative, adaptable, and proactive. They seek individuals with strong ethical judgment, clear communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. Success in this role demands the ability to manage competing priorities, forge strong cross-functional relationships, and contribute to a culture built on transparency, accountability, and mutual respect. If you possess a growth-oriented attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for mentoring others, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership over all accounting, treasury, audit, and tax reporting functions for the UK region.
• Efficiently manage the month-end close process and consolidation for all UK-based operating entities.
• Supervise and develop a team of four professionals responsible for general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance.
• Ensure the consistent application of corporate finance policies by maintaining robust internal controls and procedures.
• Serve as the key owner for all external audits and corporate tax compliance matters.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial data to support the Global FP&A team with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment across the finance department.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-10 years of demonstrable success in a Controller or similar senior finance role, ideally with experience in an IFRS environment.
• A strong and current understanding of UK and International accounting standards, Companies House requirements, and relevant tax regulations.
• Proven experience with mergers & acquisitions and system integrations; NetSuite proficiency is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across different functions.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to be both strategic in your thinking and hands-on in day-to-day accounting operations.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

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