Financial Controller

Stanton House; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Facilities Services sector is seeking a Financial Controller for its UK & Ireland Operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial strategy, compliance, and operational leadership within a complex national organization. The successful candidate will lead a team and collaborate with senior management to drive performance improvements and ensure financial governance.

Qualifications

• At least six years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a large, multi-site, B2B or service-oriented organisation.
• Proven track record in financial leadership and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and oversee audits.
• Manage and develop a team of Finance Managers and Contract Accountants.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic reporting

Compliance

Audit

Tax requirements

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

BPC

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Financial Controller/Head of Finance – UK & Ireland Operations

Location: Remote (occasional travel required), but can be office based if preferred.

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a senior finance professional seeking a high-impact role within a complex, national organisation?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading business with revenues exceeding £900 million. You will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, planning, compliance, and operational leadership across a major UK division.

The Opportunity

As Financial Controller, you will be a senior member of the finance function, leading a team of 11 and overseeing monthly reporting, business planning, and statutory compliance. You will also partner closely with divisional and executive leadership. This strategic role is not transactional; it focuses on financial governance, FP&A, risk management, and performance improvement across a large, operationally diverse business unit.

The position is remote, with occasional travel, and offers significant exposure to UK & Ireland and international stakeholders. However, if the successful candidate prefers, it can be office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning for a business unit generating over £450 million in revenue
• Ensure a strong financial control environment and full compliance with US GAAP and internal standards
• Oversee statutory accounts, internal and external audits, and tax submissions, working in collaboration with shared service centres
• Serve as deputy to the Finance Director, representing finance in cross-functional and board-level meetings
• Collaborate with operations, strategic accounts, and regional leadership to deliver insights and drive performance
• Manage and develop a team of Finance Managers and Contract Accountants
• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting processes, including SAP and BPC

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least six years of post-qualification experience
• Experience within a large, multi-site, B2B or service-oriented organisation
• Proven track record in financial leadership, team management, and strategic reporting
• Strong understanding of controls, compliance, audit, and tax requirements
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience with SAP or equivalent enterprise systems is highly desirable

Apply now to take the next step in your finance leadership career.

Confidential enquiries are welcome. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every submission.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Facilities Services

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