Financial Controller

One Beyond Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Beyond Limited is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and finance function in the UK. The role involves managing the finance team, delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting strategic financial planning.

The successful candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, leadership capabilities and proficiency with financial software to drive performance and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a small accounts team.
• Experience with financial software and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPIs, produce cyclical reports showing team performance.
• Lead a small Accounts team to align duties with business goals.
• Provide tools, training and mentorship for professional development.
• Identify and deliver improvements in the financial control function.
• Lead a dispersed team fostering collaboration across locations.
• Contribute to financial strategy for stability and growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and reporting for timely insights.
• Assist with risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support operational efficiencies.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors and external stakeholders.
• Build a high-performing finance team with excellence and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Financial software

Job description

Financial Controller

One Beyond is seeking a Financial Controller to manage its accounting and finance department. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong accounting knowledge and leadership capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller to thrive in a challenging and rewarding role.

Location: UK

Contract Type: Permanent, full time,

Work Arrangement: Flexible Hybrid role

The Role, Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage key performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to enhance your department's effectiveness, producing cyclical reports to demonstrate team performance.
• Lead a small Accounts team to align their duties with business objectives
• Ensure your team are equipped with the tools, training and mentorship required to achieve their professional development goals.
• To identify and deliver improvements in the work of the financial control team.
• Lead a diverse team, dispersed across multiple locations, nurturing a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Contribute to and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with the overall business objectives, ensuring financial stability and growth.
• Oversee aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, providing timely and accurate financial insights to support decision-making.
• Support with financial risk management, implementing policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization, providing financial guidance and insights to support operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and external stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships to support financial goals.
• Manage a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and integrity.

The successful candidate will:

• The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Proficiency in financial software.