Financial Controller

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

Job summary

Company - Confidential, based in Hertford, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance for US and Canada entities. Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with a 1 hour lunch. Salary range £65,000–£70,000. The role requires ownership of month-end closing, reporting, and treasury functions within a multinational setup.

The successful candidate will lead the UK-based US finance team, ensure timely payments, and coordinate annual budgeting and audits. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification such as CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a management accounting role with small team responsibilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and currency conversion.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and discretion.
• Experience in multinational/group reporting environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow for US and Canada entities.
• Manage entity cash flows and ensure timely payments to head office.
• Lead the US finance team (UK-based) and help achieve finance department objectives.
• Prepare and review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses reports.
• Oversee month-end close and journal entries.
• Prepare and submit monthly tax/other statutory returns.
• Oversee customer chargebacks and ensure team follow-ups with customers.
• Responsible for collections and supplier payments.
• Monthly P&L analysis with commentary and variance review.
• Coordinate monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory valuations and reconciliations with third-party warehouses.
• Support external audits and statutory audits; assist with budgeting.
• Lead annual budgeting for US and Canada entities and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Discretion

Currency conversion

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office / 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.