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Financial Controller

West Byfleet Permanent £85,000 - £95,000 per year View Job Description
The UK FC is a senior finance leader with strong financial control expertise and the ability to build high-performing processes. This is a transformation-focused role with the business implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, and the FC will lead its embedding, drive process redesign, and significantly improve month-end close efficiency.
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
  • Lead, coach, and develop a talented and varied finance team

About Our Client

Leading UK business in their respective field.

Job Description

Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Own the month-end close process end-to-end: set the timetable, hold the team to it, and drive a continuous reduction in close duration through process discipline

Preparation of annual statutory accounts.

Own the balance sheet review process, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and substantiated monthly.

Assist the Commercial Finance team in balance sheet budgeting and variance analysis.

Build strong relationships with external parties including auditors, tax advisers, banks, and regulatory bodies.

Lead post-implementation Work closely with the Finance Transformation

Lead to optimise Microsoft Dynamics 365

Champion adoption of automated processing to enhance the finance team's capacity for value-added work.

Lead cultural and capability change within the finance team, fostering a continuous improvement mindset and building digital literacy.

Lead, coach, and develop a finance team navigating significant change - providing clarity, stability and support

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

  • A recognised qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Proven experience in financial management within a similar industry.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Leadership skills to manage and inspire a finance team.

What's on Offer

Salary and package will be based on candidates experience, but a rough guide of £85k - £95k + benefits is in place.

Contact
Tom Camp
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002144
Phone number
07467000142

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
West Byfleet
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Camp
Consultant phone
07467000142
Job reference
JN-042026-7002144