Financial Controller - FTC

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This senior role is critical for managing financial reporting, compliance, and controls across operations in the UK and Ireland. The candidate will lead a skilled finance team to drive improvements and ensure governance standards are met.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced, multi-site business.
• Strong track record in improving efficiency and implementing financial controls.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting cycles including management and statutory reporting.
• Ensure accurate, timely period-end reporting and audit coordination.
• Drive enhancements in reporting quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Financial reporting

Improving efficiency

Accounting standards knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (minimum 5 years PQE)

Job description

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Overview:
My long standing client is looking for a motivated Financial Controller to join them on an initial 12 month FTC. This senior role is key to managing financial reporting, compliance, and controls across UK and Ireland operations. You'll lead a skilled finance team, support internal and external reporting, and drive improvements in financial processes and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial reporting cycles, including management and statutory reporting.

Ensure accurate, timely period-end reporting and audit coordination.

Manage tax compliance and company secretarial duties.

Oversee balance sheet integrity and cash forecasting.

Handle technical accounting issues and support business integrations.

Drive enhancements in reporting quality and efficiency.

Controls & Compliance:

Ensure strong financial controls and risk mitigation.

Support internal audits and monitor control frameworks.

Champion continuous improvement and alignment with corporate governance standards.

Overview:
My long standing client is looking for a motivated Financial Controller to join them on an initial 12 month FTC. This senior role is key to managing financial reporting, compliance, and controls across UK and Ireland operations. You'll lead a skilled finance team, support internal and external reporting, and drive improvements in financial processes and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Lead financial reporting cycles, including management and statutory reporting.

• Ensure accurate, timely period-end reporting and audit coordination.

• Manage tax compliance and company secretarial duties.

• Oversee balance sheet integrity and cash forecasting.

• Handle technical accounting issues and support business integrations.

• Drive enhancements in reporting quality and efficiency.

Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure strong financial controls and risk mitigation.

• Support internal audits and monitor control frameworks.

• Champion continuous improvement and alignment with corporate governance standards.
  
  

Candidate Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced, multi-site business

• Team development and mentoring experience

• Strong track record in improving efficiency and implementing financial controls

• Skilled in delivering accurate reporting under tight deadlines

• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards

• Qualified accountant (minimum 5 years PQE)

Desirable:

• Familiarity with group reporting structures

• Working knowledge of US GAAP

If you're interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply." Please note that the client is looking for someone who can start within a month, so candidates with a three-month notice period are unlikely to be considered. I will be in touch with shortlisted applicants next week.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

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