Financial Controller

Randstad NV; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Financial & Professional is seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead its back-office General Ledger function across the UK & Ireland Division, acting as trusted advisor and driving modern process improvements.

You will lead a GL team, ensure month-end closing accuracy, maintain internal controls, and champion automation, AI, and analytics to enhance reporting and governance across the division.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven RTR, balance sheet management and month-end close experience.
• Experience with Blackline and ERP systems; strong internal controls.
• Leadership of a General Ledger team and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own General Ledger and Balance Sheet across the division.
• Lead and develop the General Ledger team.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Drive automation, AI, and digital analytics tools.
• Ensure audit readiness and governance compliance.
• Build stakeholder relationships and standardise processes across operating segments.

Skills

Record-to-Report

Month-end close

Leadership

Data analytics

Process automation

ERP systems

Internal controls

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Blackline

Job description

Are you a Qualified Accounting professional, we are seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead its back-office General Ledger function across the UK & Ireland Division, you will act as a trusted advisor, leading a team to ensure accounting integrity while driving modern process improvements, automation, and continuous evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Balance Sheet Ownership, oversee the integrity of all ledgers across the division's ERP platform. Own the Blackline governance, reconciliation controls, and balance sheet certification processes.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a dedicated General Ledger team, driving workforce planning, cross-skilling, and optimal resource deployment.
• Coordinate and deliver efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to time and high-quality standards, providing management with insightful reporting.
• Act as a Centre of Excellence to identify bottlenecks, streamline End-to-End processes, and implement automation, AI, and digital analytics tools.
• Ensure strict compliance with financial accounting standards and controls, serving as the key contact for internal and external audit activities.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear business insights and driving standardisation across all operating segments.

Candidate Requirements & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proven track record in Record-to-Report processes, balance sheet management, and month-end close management in a complex corporate or divisional setup.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks (experience with tools like Blackline is highly desirable).
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, resource allocation, talent development, and managing change initiatives.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to leverage technology, ERP systems, data analytics, and process automation to optimize reporting and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the commercial judgement to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

experience

2 years pqe plus

skills

financial accounting,,month end

qualifications

icaew - aca,icaew- fca