Financial Controller (General Ledger)

Randstad Finance; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Finance is seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead the back-office General Ledger function across the UK & Ireland Division. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding a team to maintain accounting integrity while driving modern process improvements and automation.

You will oversee month-end, year-end close, and provide insightful reporting to senior leadership, ensuring strict controls and effective governance across the division.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in complex corporate or divisional record-to-report and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Own General Ledger and balance sheet across UK & Ireland division and ensure integrity of all ledgers.
• Lead and develop a dedicated GL team, driving resource planning and cross-skilling.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes to high quality standards with timely reporting.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement automation, AI, and digital analytics to improve end-to-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and controls; liaison for internal and external audits.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to drive standardisation across operating segments.

Skills

Record-to-Report

Team leadership

Automation mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Blackline

Job description

Are you a Qualified Accounting professional, we are seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead its back-office General Ledger function across the UK & Ireland Division, you will act as a trusted advisor, leading a team to ensure accounting integrity while driving modern process improvements, automation, and continuous evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Balance Sheet Ownership, oversee the integrity of all ledgers across the division's ERP platform. Own the Blackline governance, reconciliation controls, and balance sheet certification processes.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a dedicated General Ledger team, driving workforce planning, cross-skilling, and optimal resource deployment.
• Coordinate and deliver efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to time and high-quality standards, providing management with insightful reporting.
• Act as a Centre of Excellence to identify bottlenecks, streamline End-to-End processes, and implement automation, AI, and digital analytics tools.
• Ensure strict compliance with financial accounting standards and controls, serving as the key contact for internal and external audit activities.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear business insights and driving standardisation across all operating segments.

Candidate Requirements & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proven track record in Record-to-Report processes, balance sheet management, and month-end close management in a complex corporate or divisional setup.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks (experience with tools like Blackline is highly desirable).
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, resource allocation, talent development, and managing change initiatives.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to leverage technology, ERP systems, data analytics, and process automation to optimize reporting and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the commercial judgement to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.