Financial Controller Specialist

Confidential; Thame; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential based in Thame, Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to own UK financial reporting, month-end close, and IFRS/UK GAAP compliance. You will collaborate with multinational teams, drive process improvements, and ensure strong internal controls.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, advanced Excel, and ERP/SAP experience. On-site UK role with exposure to regulatory reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial controlling, accounting, financial reporting, or business controlling roles.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, UK GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience working within multinational and cross-functional environments is highly desirable.
• Qualified accountant or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or a comparable professional qualification.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience; SAP and financial consolidation/reporting tools experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the UK entity's financial reporting, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, asset reporting, and variance analysis.
• Review and understand reported financial results, including balance sheet, profit and loss, and other key financial statements.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS, UK GAAP) and local statutory requirements; prepare reporting packages.
• Assist in the assessment and resolution of technical accounting matters (revenue recognition, lease accounting, etc.).
• Manage valuation and mark-to-market accounting activities where applicable.
• Monitor financial reporting KPIs and identify opportunities to improve reporting quality and efficiency.
• Drive automation, standardisation, and process optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other stakeholders to improve reporting processes and controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across finance functions.
• Support design, documentation, and execution of internal controls over financial reporting; participate in audits.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and regulatory reporting; adjust for local GAAP/IFRS as needed.

Skills

Financial Controlling

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Business Controlling

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire (On-site) Please note that this is an on-site role based in Thame, Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Take ownership of the UK entity's financial reporting, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, asset reporting, and variance analysis.
• Review and understand reported financial results, including balance sheet, profit and loss, and other key financial statements.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close proceses.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls.

Accounting Standards & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
• Assist in the assessment and resolution of technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and other complex transactions.
• Manage valuation and mark-to-market accounting activities where applicable.
• Review financial data to identify discrepancies, unusual movements, or risks and ensure timely resolution.
• Support balance sheet and financial performance reviews with management.
• Provide meaningful analysis and insights to support business decision-makin.

Process Improvement & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor financial reporting KPIs and identify opportunities to improve reporting quality and efficiency.
• Drive automation, standardisation, and process optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and other business stakeholders to improve reporting processes and controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across finance functions.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Support the design, documentation, and execution of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Participate in control testing, reconciliations, process reviews, and audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and control requirements.

Statutory Reporting & Audit

• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare local GAAP and IFRS adjustments where required.
• Assist with internal and external audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Support tax, finance, and business teams with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting requests.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial controlling, accounting, financial reporting, or business controlling roles.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, UK GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience working within multinational and cross-functional environments is highly desirable.
• Qualified accountant or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or a comparable professional qualification.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience; SAP and financial consolidation/reporting tools experience would be advantageous.