Senior UK Financial Controller: Lead Reporting & Controls

EWI Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking a UK Financial Controller to lead the financial control function for a growing, commercially focused business. You will be responsible for robust controls, accurate reporting, and timely analysis for senior stakeholders.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will drive month-end close, strengthen processes, and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and internal policies. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant, or qualified by substantial relevant experience.
• Experience within a multi-site, multi-entity or fast-paced environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting packs.
• Manage the UK statutory reporting process, including the preparation of year-end accounts and coordination with external auditors.
• Maintain effective financial controls and identify opportunities to improve governance, processes and systems.
• Oversee cash flow reporting, working capital analysis and the monitoring of financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing insight into key business drivers.
• Review transactional finance activities, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll and credit control.
• Provide advice on technical accounting matters and ensure appropriate treatment of complex transactions.
• Partner with operational teams to explain financial results and support informed decision-making.
• Lead, coach and develop members of the finance team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.

Job description

EWI Recruitment is seeking a UK Financial Controller to lead the financial control function for a growing, commercially focused business. You will be responsible for robust controls, accurate reporting, and timely analysis for senior stakeholders.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will drive month-end close, strengthen processes, and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and internal policies. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.