Financial Controller

EQUANS FRANCE; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global innovator in connectivity solutions is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial planning and reporting. The role involves leading budget and forecasting processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and managing financial transactions. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in financial control, a degree in Finance or Accounting, and strong analytical skills. This position is based in Chatham, England, and offers hybrid working conditions, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare after one year

Gym membership support

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in financial control or similar roles.
• Experience in service-oriented organizations, preferably in IT or project management.
• Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the budget and forecasting cycles.
• Prepare and deliver monthly P&L statements and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

ERP Management

Compliance

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Financial Tools

Job description

Job Description

Financial Controller

Icomera is a leading global innovator in connectivity solutions within the transportation sector. We are at the forefront of transforming public transport, making it smarter, safer, greener, and more connected than ever before. At Icomera you work with products used by many users around the world, including passengers on some of the world's largest train and bus operators.

Ready to take on your next challenge as a Financial Controller?

Job type

Full-time

Workplace conditions

We offer a hybrid working model.

Location

The position is based in our office in Chatham, England, UK.

About the role

The Regional Financial Controller is responsible for leading financial planning, reporting, and administrative functions across the region, ensuring full compliance with applicable finance and tax legislation. The role oversees monthly closing activities, as well as budget and forecast processes, delivering clear analysis and meaningful insights into the P&L and project portfolio.

This position plays a key role in aligning financial operations with the organisation's strategic objectives. The Regional Financial Controller provides leadership in monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analytics, and internal controls, while supporting operational excellence by driving continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and tools.

Authorization

• Approve and oversee budget and forecasting processes within their area of responsibility.
• Submit and manage change requests for ERP system configurations related to finance.
• Jointly authorize and process financial transactions in coordination with designated signatories.
• Provide input and make decisions regarding ERP system enhancements that impact financial processes.
• Initiate, manage, and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, including statutory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the budget and forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Prepare and deliver monthly P&L statements, project portfolio analyses, and OPEX follow-up reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyse project and OPEX cost developments against budgets, providing meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Support statutory financial reporting, working closely with the accounting team to ensure compliance with financial and tax regulations.
• Compile, analyse, and report the Group commercial report.
• Ensure compliance and risk mitigation, maintaining adherence to finance and tax legislation, internal control frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors, ensuring efficient audit processes and timely closure of findings.
• Strengthen internal controls, safeguarding financial data integrity and mitigating financial risks.

Qualifications and experiences

• Experience working in a service-oriented organisation, preferably within IT, long-term project management, or audit environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years' experience in financial control or similar roles, with strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Proven experience managing ERP systems and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and financial tools, with solid expertise in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience working in international or multicultural environments.

Who You are

You are a detail-oriented and strategic finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment. You combine strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous process improvement. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams makes you a trusted partner in driving financial excellence and supporting organisational goals.

Our Offer

• A competitive salary package.
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by up to 5 additional days with length of service (up to 30 days total).
• A collaborative, team-focused culture with modern facilities and a flexible, engaging work environment.
• Wellbeing and development support, including private healthcare after one year of service, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a wide range of lifestyle and wellness benefits through the Perkbox platform.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, gym membership support, eye care vouchers, and enhanced parental leave.

Ready to be part of something exciting and make a real impact in shaping the connected future of transport? We'd love to hear from you!

Apply via this link: *Apply Here*

If you have any questions, please contact Kseniia Balazy at [e-mail]

We will be reviewing applicants ongoing. Icomera welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, and we value a diverse and inclusive work environment.

About Icomera

Icomera is the world's leading provider of integrated connectivity solutions for trains, trams, buses, and coaches, serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicles on a daily basis. The IcoCrew now consist of 300+ employees globally. Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with main offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland, and Italy.

Icomera's vision for green mobility within the public transport industry perfectly complements the wider mission of our parent company, Equans. As the global leader in multi-technical services with 74,000 employees working across 17 country hubs, Equans delivers customised solutions which connect, protect and energise territories, cities, buildings, industries and transport infrastructures, empowering their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Visit www.icomera.com for further information.