Financial Controller

Cognibox; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cardiff seeks a Financial Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The role involves strategic and hands-on responsibilities, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will manage a team and ensure compliance with UK and international standards while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare plan

Annual Giving Day

Cycle-to-work scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance (3X salary)

Rewards program with discounts and cashback

LinkedIn Learning licenses for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Knowledge of UK statutory audits and tax requirements.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, treasury, audit, and tax reporting for the UK region.
• Manage month-end close and consolidation for UK entities.
• Supervise a team handling general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Adaptable

Proactive

Ethical judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Controller

Department: Business Support

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff, UK

Reporting To: SVP & Global Controller

Description

As a Financial Controller, you'll oversee all aspects of the region’s accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role offers both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, supporting our growth across the UK and Europe.

We seek finance professionals who are analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and proactive. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong ethical judgment, clear communication, and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement. Success involves managing competing priorities, building cross-functional relationships, and fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and mutual respect. A growth mindset, curiosity, and mentoring skills are essential.

If you enjoy working collaboratively within a global finance team and can provide leadership, operational excellence, and accurate financial insights to support high-level decision-making, this role may be suitable for you.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Lead accounting, treasury, audit, and tax reporting for the UK region.
2. Manage month-end close and consolidation for UK entities.
3. Supervise a team of four handling general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance.
4. Maintain internal controls and enforce corporate finance policies.
5. Coordinate external audits and ensure corporate tax compliance.
6. Provide accurate financial data to support global FP&A activities like forecasting and budgeting.
7. Lead, mentor, and develop team members to ensure professional growth and departmental alignment.

Qualifications for Success

• Proven experience as a Controller or similar senior finance role, preferably with IFRS expertise.
• Knowledge of UK statutory audits, tax requirements, foreign entities, and currency matters.
• Strong understanding of UK & international accounting standards, Companies House regulations, and tax laws.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and system integrations; NetSuite experience is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to influence across functions.
• Willingness to be strategic and hands-on, actively involved in daily accounting operations.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ideally in private equity-backed settings.

What You’ll Receive in Return

Alcumus offers a hybrid working policy, requiring three days in the office weekly. We support our team with various benefits, including:

• Enhanced parental leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare plan
• Annual Giving Day
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Future Planning & Benefits

• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (3X salary)
• Rewards program with discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning licenses for development

Candidate Consideration

We evaluate all applications based on role and business needs, considering transferable skills and potential for growth. We aim to support your development to ensure success in this role.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Alcumus is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves.

Application Process

• Response within 15 working days
• Interview stages include:
• Initial discovery call
• First interview via Microsoft Teams
• Final face-to-face interview with key stakeholders

If adjustments are needed during the process, please inform us to support your best performance.