Financial Controller (France/Germany)

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altum Consulting is seeking a qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function for a European entity, based in London with hybrid working arrangements. The role is ideal for someone ready to step into their first Financial Controller position or with limited FC experience seeking broader responsibilities.

Reporting to the senior finance team, you will manage the day-to-day financial management, controls and reporting, while collaborating with local stakeholders and the wider London

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a strong grounding in financial accounting.
• Newly qualified or early FC experience welcome; broadening FC responsibilities.
• Experience in fast-paced commercial, consumer, retail or e-commerce environments is beneficial.
• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently.
• Strong technical skills, with emphasis on financial controls.
• Commercially minded with the ability to understand the business behind the numbers.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders outside of finance.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly management and financial reporting cycle.
• Balance sheet management, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Oversee the month-end close process.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand financial performance.
• Manage statutory accounting and audit requirements.
• Support cash flow management and working capital.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.
• Work with the wider London finance team and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial accounting

Stakeholder communication

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Financial Controller - European Business

London | Hybrid | E-commerce

We're working with a fast-growing, international e-commerce business as they continue to build out their finance function in London.

They are looking for a qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function for one of their European businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who is ready to step into their first Financial Controller role, or someone who has had limited experience at FC level and is looking to broaden their responsibilities.

The role

Reporting into the senior finance team, you'll have ownership of the day-to-day financial management and reporting for a European entity, working closely with both the wider London finance team and local operational stakeholders.

You'll be responsible for ensuring strong financial control while also getting involved in the commercial and operational side of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the monthly management and financial reporting cycle
• Balance sheet management, reconciliations and financial controls
• Oversight of the month-end close process
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Working with operational teams to understand financial performance
• Managing statutory accounting and audit requirements
• Ensuring compliance with relevant local accounting and tax requirements
• Supporting cash flow management and working capital
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting
• Working collaboratively with the wider London finance team
• Supporting ad hoc commercial and financial analysis as the business continues to grow

About you

We're looking for someone who is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a strong grounding in financial accounting.

You might be:

• A newly qualified accountant ready to take your first step into an FC position; or
• An accountant who has had some initial Financial Controller experience and is looking for a broader role
• Currently working in a fast-paced commercial, consumer, retail or e-commerce environment
• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently
• Strong technically, with good attention to detail and financial controls
• Commercially minded and interested in understanding the business behind the numbers
• Confident communicating with stakeholders outside of finance
• Someone who enjoys working in a changing, entrepreneurial environment

This is not a role requiring extensive FC experience. We're particularly interested in accountants with the potential and ambition to grow into the role, rather than someone who has spent many years operating at Financial Controller level.

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to join an international e-commerce business at an exciting stage of its growth, with the chance to take genuine ownership of a international business while being part of a broader London finance team.

You’ll have considerable exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to develop your commercial, technical and leadership experience as the organisation continues to evolve.

Location: London / Hybrid