Global Finance Controller: UK/GER GAAP, ERP & Costing Lead

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to lead UK subsidiary accounting from Glasgow. You will take over internal processes, manage month-end and year-end close, and coordinate VAT returns and statutory accounts under UK regimes.

You will deliver monthly group reporting to the German parent, map UK GAAP to HGB, oversee cash flow, inventory costing, and support ERP implementation as UK Finance Key User, balancing strategic guidance with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience with a strong track record.
Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role within a subsidiary of an international group.
Solid understanding of inventory accounting and product costing.
Experience of running month-end and preparing year-end accounts under FRS 102.
Hands-on knowledge of UK VAT, including import VAT.
Advanced Excel skills and confidence with accounting and ERP systems.
Comfortable working in a small team where you are both strategic and hands-on.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

Take over accounting from external provider and build robust in-house processes, including month-end and year-end close.
Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and manage VAT returns (Making Tax Digital, import VAT), coordinating with external accountants, auditors, payroll and tax advisers.
Deliver monthly group reporting to the German parent company, including mapping of UK GAAP to HGB, and manage intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing support.
Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses; own product costing, standard costs and inventory valuation.
Monitor cash flow and liquidity and support working capital management.
Oversee operational purchasing and EU import processes for the UK site, acting as the local contact for the central procurement team in Germany.
Support the ERP implementation as UK Finance Key User, from requirements, master data and testing through to internal controls, data migration and user training.
Act as a trusted business partner to the UK Managing Director on pricing, cost control and commercial decisions, and translate group requirements into practical local processes.