Financial Controller

Acapella Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting for US and Canada entities from Hertford. The role requires leading the UK-based US finance team, managing cash flows, and ensuring accuracy in month-end close and statutory returns.

The person will drive budgeting processes, oversee audits, and implement improvements across the finance function while maintaining strong controls and currency handling expertise.

Qualifications

• Professional finance qualification CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a management accounting role with team leadership.
• Experience with ERP systems and currency conversions.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly balance sheet, P&L and cash flows for US and Canada entities.
• Manage entity cash flows and timely payments to head office.
• Lead the US finance team based in the UK and support department objectives.
• Review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses for accuracy.
• Oversee month end procedures and accounting controls.
• Prepare monthly HST and other statutory returns.
• Supervise customer chargebacks and follow up with customers.
• Oversee customer collections and supplier payments.
• Perform monthly P&L analysis with management commentary.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Manage inventory valuations and reconciliations with third party warehouses.
• Coordinate external and statutory audits; support annual budget preparations for US/Canada.
• Identify issues and implement process improvements across the department.
• Handle ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical mind

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Company - Confidential

Hours – Monday – Friday 9am till 6pm (1 hour lunch)

Location – Hertford

Salary £65,000 - £70,000

Role

• Preparation of financial reports including monthly balance sheet, P&L and cash flows for US and Canada for a single entity
• Manage entity cash flows and ensure timely payments are made to the head office
• Manage the US finance team (based in the UK) and help achieve finance departments objectives
• Prepare and review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses reports ensuring accuracy
• Assume responsibility for accounting procedures and month end deadlines
• Preparation and submission of monthly HST returns and other statutory returns
• Oversee all customer chargebacks and ensure the team follows up with customers
• Overall responsible for customer collections and supplier payments
• Monthly P&L analysis with commentaries
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations including oversight of all bank reconciliations
• Monthly inventory valuations and reconciliations with third party warehouses
• Manage external audit and any statutory audits
• Play a lead role in preparing the annual budgets for the US and Canada entities
• Advise on problem areas and suggest improvements. Help implement changes across the department
• Ad hoc duties assigned to the role

Person Specification

• A finance qualification CIMA/ACCA or equivalent. Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years in experience in a management accounting role and managing small teams
• Well versed on working with ERP systems
• Proficient in dealing with figures, including currency conversion
• Analytical mind with problem solving skills
• Methodical, with strong attention to detail & accuracy
• Organisational and leadership skills. Experienced in a multinational / group reporting environment
• Discreet and trustworthy
• A knowledgeable user in MS Office, Excel and ERP environment.