Global Finance Controller - Hybrid & Leadership Impact

Hyra; Baldock; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hyra is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the UK finance function. You will own accounting, reporting and control for the UK entity, manage close cycles, and ensure UK GAAP/IFRS compliance while partnering with operational leaders to drive performance.

You will oversee statutory reporting, external audits, and a robust internal control environment, and you’ll mentor the UK finance team. Hybrid role with exposure to global stakeholders and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
• Strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Experience in multinational or global business is advantageous.
• Advanced financial reporting and control experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting, reporting and control activities for the UK entity.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Oversee annual financial statements and external audit.
• Maintain internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Partner with operational/commercial stakeholders for financial insight.
• Support group reporting and liaise with international teams.
• Develop and mentor the UK finance team.
• Drive finance transformation and systems improvements.
• Support strategic projects including acquisitions and expansions.

Skills

Audit & reporting

UK statutory reporting

Stakeholder management

ERP systems & Excel

Business partnering

Commercial leadership

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Hyra is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the UK finance function. You will own accounting, reporting and control for the UK entity, manage close cycles, and ensure UK GAAP/IFRS compliance while partnering with operational leaders to drive performance.

You will oversee statutory reporting, external audits, and a robust internal control environment, and you’ll mentor the UK finance team. Hybrid role with exposure to global stakeholders and growth initiatives.