Global Finance Controller: Strategy, Compliance & Forecasting

Manpower, Inc.; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. seeks an experienced Financial Operations Controller to own financial control, reporting, tax and compliance for a global tech and manufacturing business.

This broad leadership role covers accounting, forecasting, governance and team leadership, partnering with local and global stakeholders. You will drive monthly and annual financial statements, tax compliance, and group reporting, while ensuring IFRS adherence and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, ACA or ICAEW or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting and IFRS.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or technology environments.
• Experience in global or multinational organisations.
• Proven background in financial controlling, forecasting and compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with VAT, payroll and UK tax compliance.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with inventory accounting and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely statutory reporting and year-end disclosures.
• Manage monthly group reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support external audits and maintain relationships with auditors.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with IFRS and internal policies.
• Coordinate corporation tax reporting with external advisors.
• Oversee VAT reporting and compliance activities.
• Support tax incentive claims including R&D schemes.
• Act as contact for HMRC and external consultants.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and quarterly planning cycles.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to senior leadership.
• Prepare performance reports and commentary for Board meetings.
• Partner with operations to drive performance and informed decisions.
• Conduct balance sheet and P&L analysis.
• Oversee inventory reporting and valuation.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to improve controls and visibility.
• Support implementation and optimisation of financial processes and controls.
• Manage, mentor and develop a small finance team.
• Foster continuous improvement, accountability and high performance.
• Collaborate with UK and international finance functions.

Skills

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

ICAEW

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

UK tax compliance

VAT knowledge

Payroll awareness

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Manpower, Inc. seeks an experienced Financial Operations Controller to own financial control, reporting, tax and compliance for a global tech and manufacturing business.

This broad leadership role covers accounting, forecasting, governance and team leadership, partnering with local and global stakeholders. You will drive monthly and annual financial statements, tax compliance, and group reporting, while ensuring IFRS adherence and robust internal controls.