Financial Controller

Hyra; Baldock; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hyra is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the UK finance function. You will own accounting, reporting and control for the UK entity, manage close cycles, and ensure UK GAAP/IFRS compliance while partnering with operational leaders to drive performance.

You will oversee statutory reporting, external audits, and a robust internal control environment, and you’ll mentor the UK finance team. Hybrid role with exposure to global stakeholders and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
• Strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Experience in multinational or global business is advantageous.
• Advanced financial reporting and control experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting, reporting and control activities for the UK entity.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Oversee annual financial statements and external audit.
• Maintain internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Partner with operational/commercial stakeholders for financial insight.
• Support group reporting and liaise with international teams.
• Develop and mentor the UK finance team.
• Drive finance transformation and systems improvements.
• Support strategic projects including acquisitions and expansions.

Skills

Audit & reporting

UK statutory reporting

Stakeholder management

ERP systems & Excel

Business partnering

Commercial leadership

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Business Overview

Our client is a highly successful global organisation with operations spanning multiple international markets. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the finance function for their UK entities.

This is a key leadership position, offering significant exposure to both UK and international stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust financial control, statutory compliance, and accurate reporting, while partnering with operational leaders to support business performance and growth initiatives.

The role offers the opportunity to influence decision-making within a dynamic, fast-paced and internationally connected environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting, reporting and control activities for the UK entity.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and all statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements and manage the external audit process.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and drive continuous process improvements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and analysis.
• Support group reporting requirements and liaise with international finance teams.
• Lead, develop and mentor members of the UK finance team.
• Drive finance transformation and systems improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Support strategic projects including acquisitions, integrations and business expansion initiatives.

The Candidate

We are seeking an ambitious finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial awareness and leadership capability.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Financial Reporting Manager.
• Strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Experience working within a multinational or global business environment is advantageous
• Advanced financial reporting and control experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Strong systems skills, including ERP environments and advanced Excel.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000-80,000 depending on experience and competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a recognised global organisation.
• High-profile role with exposure to leadership.
• Significant scope to influence and improve finance processes.
• Collaborative and supportive culture.
• Hybrid working arrangement.