Strategic Financial Controller – US & Canada

Recruiterwise; Hertford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Company - Confidential, based in Hertford, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance for US and Canada entities. Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with a 1 hour lunch. Salary range £65,000–£70,000. The role requires ownership of month-end closing, reporting, and treasury functions within a multinational setup.

The successful candidate will lead the UK-based US finance team, ensure timely payments, and coordinate annual budgeting and audits. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification such as CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a management accounting role with small team responsibilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and currency conversion.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and discretion.
• Experience in multinational/group reporting environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow for US and Canada entities.
• Manage entity cash flows and ensure timely payments to head office.
• Lead the US finance team (UK-based) and help achieve finance department objectives.
• Prepare and review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses reports.
• Oversee month-end close and journal entries.
• Prepare and submit monthly tax/other statutory returns.
• Oversee customer chargebacks and ensure team follow-ups with customers.
• Responsible for collections and supplier payments.
• Monthly P&L analysis with commentary and variance review.
• Coordinate monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory valuations and reconciliations with third-party warehouses.
• Support external audits and statutory audits; assist with budgeting.
• Lead annual budgeting for US and Canada entities and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Discretion

Currency conversion

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Company - Confidential, based in Hertford, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance for US and Canada entities. Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with a 1 hour lunch. Salary range £65,000–£70,000. The role requires ownership of month-end closing, reporting, and treasury functions within a multinational setup.

The successful candidate will lead the UK-based US finance team, ensure timely payments, and coordinate annual budgeting and audits. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.