Financial Controller

Farrer Barnes Limited; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to support the design and optimisation of finance processes across its group footprint. This role includes managing financial reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with over 7 years of finance experience and will work in a hybrid model. Key benefits include influencing global finance practices and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working structure

Opportunity to influence global finance practices

Collaborative, international working culture

Professional growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting activities and supervise one direct report.
• Standardise, streamline and document finance processes across regions.
• Improve reporting, profitability analysis, expense management and pricing workflows.
• Train teams on new processes and contribute to global finance initiatives.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proficiency in reporting/BI tools

Proactive process-focused approach

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

7+ years of relevant finance experience

Experience designing and implementing finance processes

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a global organisation focused on enhancing operational excellence and strengthening its central finance capabilities. They champion collaboration, continuous improvement and the development of scalable processes across multiple regions.

The Role

We are seeking a Financial Controller to support the design and optimisation of finance processes across the group footprint. The role includes financial oversight of a new entity and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting activities and supervise one direct report.
• Standardise, streamline and document finance processes across regions.
• Improve reporting, profitability analysis, expense management and pricing workflows.
• Train teams on new processes and contribute to global finance initiatives.

Desirable Skills

• Strong organisational, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across international teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting/BI tools.
• A proactive, process‑focused approach.

Education & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA).
• 7+ years of relevant finance experience.
• Experience designing and implementing finance processes.

Benefits

• Hybrid working structure.
• Opportunity to influence global finance practices.
• Collaborative, international working culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

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Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.