Financial Controller

Investigo Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance Controller to enhance their senior team in Watford. This critical role focuses on strategic financial reporting, board pack preparation, and managing external stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background, ideally from Big 4 practices, and a track record in group reporting. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 plus bonuses and benefits, creating an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• Big 4 or equivalent practice training or FTSE-listed company experience preferred.
• Group reporting experience including consolidation.
• Executive reporting expertise for board packs.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic reporting as Finance Controller.
• Prepare group consolidation and board packs.
• Support investor relations and external stakeholder management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

EXCEPTIONAL FINANCE OPPORTUNITY - CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT

Finance Controller | £75,000 + Benefits | Watford

ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR NEXT CAREER-DEFINING MOVE?

I am exclusively representing a prestigious, well-established organisation in their search for an exceptional Finance Controller to join their senior team. This is a rare opportunity where we are looking for someone to step up into the position who is technically efficient and has previous experience from top10 Practice and or FTSE listed business.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Finance Controller position with strategic reporting focus
• Perfect stepping stone to full Finance Controller role - clear progression pathway
• Direct reporting to FD with regular executive committee exposure
• Group consolidation and reporting across multiple entities
• Board pack preparation and executive-level financial analysis
• Investor relations support and external stakeholder management

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• £75,000 base salary - excellent package for the market
• Performance-related bonus with strong track record of payment
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and more
• Flexible working arrangements with modern, progressive culture
• Professional development budget for continuous learning

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Big 4 or equivalent practice training - audit or advisory background and or FTSE-listed company experience - preferably FTSE 100/250
• Group reporting experience - consolidation and statutory reporting
• Executive reporting expertise - board packs and senior management information
• Complex accounting standards - IFRS and technical accounting knowledge

What Sets You Apart:

• Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strategic thinking with ability to provide insights beyond the numbers
• Stakeholder management experience with senior executives and external parties
• Technical excellence in financial reporting and accounting standards
• Communication skills - presenting complex information clearly and concisely
• Ambition for controllership - ready to take the next step in your career