Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a UK Financial Controller to oversee the finance function, manage a small team, and improve financial processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of financial reporting and compliance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence and enhance the finance operations in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience managing financial processes and teams.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to drive process improvements and system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of financial statements and month-end close process.
• Preparation and review of management accounts.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Strong financial control

Process improvement

Leadership capability

Job description

We are seeking a UK Financial Controller to take ownership of the UK finance function, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. This is a hands-on, technical role requiring strong financial control, process improvement, and leadership capability. You will manage a team of 3-4, including a Senior Management Accountant, a Management Accountant, and a Junior Management Accountant, while working closely with non-finance teams across the business. This is an exciting time to join the UK finance function.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Control
  • Ownership of UK entity financial statements and month-end close process
  • Preparation and review of management accounts and consolidated reporting
  • Oversight of journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations, AR/AP, and payroll postings
  • VAT, tax compliance, and statutory reporting
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and controls
• Process & Systems Improvement
  • Identify gaps in current systems and processes; implement sustainable improvements
  • Support system migrations and upgrades as the business modernises its finance tools
  • Develop new reporting frameworks to improve visibility and efficiency
• Business Partnering
  • Work with operational and commercial teams across multiple entities
  • Support P&L accountability across divisions and assist Operations Managers with insights and reporting
  • Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders to support business decision-making
• Team Leadership
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a small UK finance team
  • Foster a collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented working culture

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates