UK Financial Controller

• Identify, document, and implement best practices for month-end close procedures to standardize and simplify reporting processes across all entities within the UK region.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce month-end close cycle time, eliminate bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other finance functions (FP&A, group, tax) to ensure alignment and integration of processes.
  
  
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Run regional reporting packs and provide variance analysis, commentary on key drivers, and actionable insights for senior management.
• Support ad-hoc reporting requests and analysis as needed.
  
  
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
• Strengthen internal controls surrounding the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Continuously assess and improve financial processes to ensure accuracy and minimize risk.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with regional and local finance teams, group finance, FP&A and business partners to foster a culture of collaboration and ensure consistent implementation of process changes.
• Support initiatives to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned on standardized processes and expectations.
• Month-End Automation & Efficiency:
• Identify opportunities for automation of the financial reporting processes to streamline month-end close. Provide feedback and recommendation. 
• Audit:
• Supporting the FD with the delivery of year end Audit information. 
• Liaising with auditors as well as internal stakeholders to provide the required information. 

What you need to be great in this role: 

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

·       Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA required as well as a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. 

·       Minimum of 5 years of experience in audit, financial control, month-end reporting, and process improvement as well as experience in a Senior Finance Manager or FC role. 

·       Proven track record in streamlining financial processes and driving standardization across multiple entities or countries.

·       Strong expertise in financial reporting, month-end close procedures, and variance analysis.

·       Experience using NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.

·       Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

·       Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

·       Line Management experience. Minimum of 3 years experience line managing a minimum of a team of 3 people. 

·       Experience in process automation or digital tools implementation is a plus.

Req ID: 17912