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About this role

An established and growing facilities management business is seeking a technically proficient and commercially astute Financial Controller to lead on financial governance, controls, and compliance across a complex and expanding £800m+ operation. This senior leadership role, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, will be responsible for statutory reporting, treasury management, tax compliance, and adherence to IFRS throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) function and manage the relationship with the offshore transactional finance provider.
• Deliver accurate and timely statutory accounts and oversee the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage all tax matters including Corporation Tax, VAT, and CIS.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, supplier payments, and banking relationships.
• Maintain a compliant and auditable fixed asset register, ensuring appropriate capitalisation and depreciation.
• Act as custodian of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely resolution of issues.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for new business, bids, and strategic developments.
• Prepare technical papers to support audit readiness and maintain full compliance with IFRS.
• Support accurate monthly and year-end reporting, ensuring alignment with ledger data.
• Oversee the treatment of mobilisation costs and ensure consistent cost management practices.
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners to promote a culture of strong financial control and best practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory reporting.
• Proven experience in treasury, tax compliance, and audit management.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP is desirable.
• Strong understanding of P2P processes and financial controls.
• Experience managing remote teams and third-party service providers.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and constructively challenge across the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus of up to 20%
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance (for employee and partner)
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary)