Permanent Financial Controller Job Vacancy

Hays PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in South Yorkshire seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and governance. This high-impact leadership role focuses on team management, financial processes, and SHEQ compliance, offering a chance to shape financial strategy within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a Financial Shared Service Centre environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead multiple departments, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
• Maintain control frameworks and drive continuous improvements in governance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical knowledge of accounting standards

Education

ACA

ACCA or CIMA

Tools

SAP

Dynamics 365

Gladis

Job description

Permanent Financial Controller Job Vacancy

Are you an experienced Financial Controller with experience in Finance Shared Service Centres?

A well-established service provider in South Yorkshire is looking for an experienced leader to oversee financial operations, governance, and SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) management while directing a large team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Oversee financial processes, including monthly accounting, treasury management, and corporate governance. Ensure compliance with regulations and optimise financial performance.
• Team Management: Lead multiple departments, including Credit Control, Billing, General Ledger, Indirect Taxes, Fixed Assets, Treasury, and Payables, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
• Risk & Compliance: Maintain control frameworks, procedural documentation, and audit engagement while driving continuous improvements in governance and risk management.
• SHEQ Oversight: Implement and uphold SHEQ policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure environmental and health & safety regulations are met.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• ACA preferred. ACCA or CIMA considered
• Proven leadership experience in a Financial Shared Service Centre (FSSC) environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and financial control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems such as SAP, Dynamics 365, and Gladis.
• Strong project management skills with a forward-thinking approach to process improvement.
• Ability to travel when required.

This is a high-impact leadership role, offering a chance to shape financial strategy, risk management, and SHEQ compliance within a respected organisation. If you're an ambitious professional looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply and explore this opportunity further.