Financial Controller
28 days ago
Watford
Location: Watford (Full-time, Office-based) Salary: 120,000 Contract: Permanent Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong leadership experience to take ownership of a busy finance department, managing UK and overseas teams while delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting to support business growth. As Financial Controller, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, managing a UK-based team and coordinating with overseas finance teams and outsourced providers. This role combines hands-on financial management with strategic input, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and effective cashflow management. You'll produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and Board packs, lead the year-end audit, and review processes to drive efficiency and improve controls. * Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and collaboration. * Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and insightful Board reporting. * Manage cashflow, banking relationships, and credit control. * Lead the annual audit and ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and statutory requirements. * Build strong relationships with overseas teams to ensure timely consolidated reporting. * Review and enhance processes to improve efficiency and strengthen controls. * Support budgeting, asset management, and financing activities. * ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience. * Proven track record managing a finance team in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. * Strong analytical and commercial acumen with excellent attention to detail. * Confident communicator, able to partner with stakeholders at all levels. * Hands-on leader with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. * Knowledge of FinancialForce (desirable but not essential). This is a key senior role in a growing, international business - ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact. Apply now to join a collaborative team and help shape the future of a dynamic organisation. Employment Type : 1 Department / Functional Area: Not Applicable Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: £ 120000 - 120000