Financial Controller - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

2136GB00 Howden UK Brokers Limited; Baildon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

Howden UK Brokers Limited seeks a fully qualified senior accountant to lead the management accounting and financial control function. You will ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and line-manage a team of four management accountants.

This role oversees balance sheet reconciliations, controls, cash forecasting, audits, and cooperation with Group Tax for tax submissions and FCA returns. You will drive process improvements and maintain strong policy compliance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102 and IFRS).
• Proven leadership of finance teams and audits.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and integrity.
• Experience in driving process improvements and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end processes with timely reporting.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity including reconciliations.
• Coordinate with FP&A and Finance Director for monthly/board reporting.
• Manage internal controls, tax submissions with Group Tax, and FCA returns.
• Oversee audits and interactions with external auditors.
• Develop and lead the Management Accounts team.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen financial control.

Skills

Finance leadership

Technical accounting

Stakeholder communication

Audit management

Process improvement

Collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Howden UK Brokers Limited seeks a fully qualified senior accountant to lead the management accounting and financial control function. You will ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and line-manage a team of four management accountants.

This role oversees balance sheet reconciliations, controls, cash forecasting, audits, and cooperation with Group Tax for tax submissions and FCA returns. You will drive process improvements and maintain strong policy compliance across the organisation.