UK Financial Controller

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

UK Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced UK Financial Controller to lead the financial control function for a growing and commercially focused business. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and supporting senior stakeholders with clear, timely analysis.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring that financial information is complete, accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines. You will also play a key role in strengthening processes, improving reporting efficiency and ensuring compliance with relevant UK accounting standards, legislation and internal policies.

Key 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.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant, or qualified by substantial relevant experience, with a strong background in financial control, reporting and statutory accounts. Experience within a multi-site, multi-entity or fast-paced environment would be advantageous, as would familiarity with modern finance systems and process improvement projects.

You should have excellent attention to detail, strong technical accounting knowledge and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. A proactive, organised and collaborative approach is essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and meet demanding deadlines.

What is offered

The role offers a broad remit, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a visible contribution to the effectiveness of the finance function. A competitive salary and benefits package is available, dependent on experience.