European Financial Controller

Rotheram Carrington Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cheshire seeks a European Financial Controller to manage financial operations across multiple jurisdictions. This role entails overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, and leading tax responsibilities. With a hybrid working model and a collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS and local GAAP).
• In-depth understanding of VAT and tax across European jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting across European subsidiaries.
• Manage VAT and tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

VAT understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Title: European Financial Controller
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid working 2–3 days in office)
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Multi-jurisdictional / European Operations

About the Company

Our Client is a dynamic, rapidly expanding business based in Cheshire with operations across multiple European jurisdictions. With ambitious growth plans and increasing complexity, are Client is looking to appoint a technically strong and commercially aware European Financial Controller to lead our regional financial reporting, tax compliance, and statutory obligations. Stand alone role, no staff.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the European Financial Controller will oversee all financial operations across several European entities. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent knowledge of local statutory accounting standards, VAT, and cross-border tax issues. You will be a key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and local finance teams, ensuring group-wide compliance and integrity of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting across European subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local GAAP and group policies

• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and audit coordination for each jurisdiction

• Manage and review VAT, indirect tax, and corporate tax filings across multiple countries

• Ensure compliance with all local and international tax regulations

• Collaborate with local finance teams and advisors to improve reporting and internal controls

• Support group consolidation and month-end close process

• Drive process improvements and system efficiencies across the finance function

• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure consistent accounting treatment across the group

• Support strategic projects, acquisitions, and international expansion as needed

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

• Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS and local GAAPs)

• In-depth understanding of VAT and tax across multiple European jurisdictions

• Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-country environment

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities

• Experience with ERP systems and Excel; knowledge of consolidation tools a plus

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum

• Annual performance-related bonus

• Hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days in office per week)

• Opportunity to shape European finance operations

• Career progression in a high-growth, international business

• Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team