Financial Controller

Financial ControllerInternational Group | Broad Ownership | Leadership ExposureFarnborough | Hybrid Working (2 days office)£80,000 to £85,000 + Bonus + Private HealthcareMost Financial Controller roles talk about controls. This one is more about creating confidence.You would be joining a recognised international business with the backing of a larger group but the feel of a close knit UK operation.Reporting into an impressive Finance Director, this role has become increasingly important as the business continues to evolve and finance takes on a broader role in supporting growth, decision making and operational improvement.This is not a role where you disappear into month end. You will lead an established team whilst owning financial control, statutory reporting, audit, treasury, cash and helping shape how finance operates moving forward.There is genuine opportunity to influence systems, improve processes and increase automation across the function.The role would suit someone who enjoys breadth, likes being close enough to the detail to understand what is happening but wants enough exposure to influence outcomes.The Role:Lead and develop a broad finance team whilst owning month end, financial close and overall financial control across the businessTake full balance sheet ownership including reconciliations, governance and ensuring financial integrity and accuracy of reportingLead statutory accounting, tax, audit, regulatory and external reporting requirementsOwn treasury, cash forecasting, liquidity and FX management across a multi currency environmentSupport financial risk management activities and strengthen internal controls, compliance and governance frameworksDrive systems improvement, automation and reporting capability to improve decision making and operational effectivenessPartner with senior stakeholders across the business, providing challenge, insight and commercial supportThe Candidate:Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience with proven experience operating in a Financial Controller or senior finance roleExperience managing complex balance sheets and operating within structured month end environmentsComfortable working within regulated, international or multi entity businesses (travel sector exposure advantageous)Confident managing external auditors and advisors and building strong stakeholder relationships internallyHighly organised, detail orientated and comfortable operating at pace in a changing environmentStrong judgement, a hands on approach and a mindset focused on continuous improvement rather than maintaining the status quoSalary & Benefits:£70,000 to £80,000 + BonusHybrid working (2 days office)Strong company benefitsExcellent employee discount programmeA broad Financial Controller opportunity offering ownership, leadership exposure and the chance to help shape the next chapter of a high quality international business.