European Finance Controller & Transformation Lead

Karter Thomas Limited; Hinckley; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Karter Thomas Limited is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and compliance across UK and European entities. This hands-on leadership role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting and strong governance.

You will oversee audits, implement process improvements, and drive efficiencies in finance operations while developing a capable team and ensuring robust financial discipline across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Controller or similar senior finance position.
• Experience managing month-end close and reporting.
• Strong financial controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments.
• Experience managing external audits and working with professional advisors.
• Strong VAT and financial compliance knowledge.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing finance teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of cashflow and profitability.

Responsabilités

• Lead the month-end close process across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of management accounts.
• Review and challenge P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
• Maintain a strong financial control framework across the business.
• Support delivery of accurate financial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are supported, accurate and regularly reconciled.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain robust audit trails and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple entities.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors and professional advisors.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee group-wide VAT processes and submissions.
• Support audit preparedness and compliance activities.
• Monitor cashflow performance and liquidity requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash reporting processes.
• Work with Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams to improve working capital management.
• Ensure cash forecasting information is accurate and reliable.
• Support and develop finance team members across reporting, AP and AR functions.
• Promote clear ownership, accountability and financial discipline.
• Drive process improvements, efficiencies and standardisation across finance operations.
• Support cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support finance systems enhancements and optimisation projects.
• Assist with ERP improvements, including Business Central and related finance platforms.
• Contribute to shared service and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure finance processes remain scalable, controlled and fully documented.
• Lead the external audit process from a finance perspective.
• Ensure accurate and timely provision of audit information.
• Identify control weaknesses and implement corrective actions.
• Strengthen financial governance and operational controls across the business.

Connaissances

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Formation

Qualified by Experience or ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Outils

ERP systems

Excel

Description du poste

Karter Thomas Limited is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and compliance across UK and European entities. This hands-on leadership role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting and strong governance.

You will oversee audits, implement process improvements, and drive efficiencies in finance operations while developing a capable team and ensuring robust financial discipline across the organisation.