Financial Controller

  • Hays
  • Sep 01, 2025
Full time Banking

Job Description

Financial ControllerBased in Staffordshirec. £75,000

Your new company
Your new company are a leader in their field, and are looking for a fully qualified Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role

  • Financial reporting and compliance, including production of annual statutory accounts, ONS returns
  • Intercompany and international operations work with the management accounts function to make sure all intercompany transactions and eliminations are dealt with correctly.
  • Support the head of finance in tax planning for international expansion
  • Develop and maintain a delegated level of authority matrix, implementing best practices as necessary across the business, whilst supporting business growth
  • Manage and mentor - direct and indirect - a team of accountants, finance team supervisor and credit controllers
  • Production of monthly payroll for 100 staff members across the group
  • Responsible for making sure all processes are documented, and standard work (SOPs) are implemented
  • Overseeing day-to-day processing, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, debtor management and recovery, payroll and cash-flow management.
  • Support and work with FP&A to maximise long-term profitability and identify cost savings across the business
  • Responsible for overhead forecasting, budgeting and monthly department reviews with SLT
  • Responsible for the financial integrity of data held within the system, reviewing of processes to streamline department operations.
  • Monitoring working capital and cashflow
  • Reporting to the head of finance and directors of the company supporting with key finance queries.
  • Responsible for reporting on international entities, including understanding of international GAAP
  • Deputise for the head of finance in their absence
  • Ad hoc reporting and work as necessary

What you'll need to succeed
  • Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Proven experience in financial control and team leadership.
  • Strong understanding of financial systems, controls, and reporting.
  • Experience with ERP implementation is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of international GAAP


What you'll get in return
  • £70,000-£80,000 DOE
  • AE Pension
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Healthcare (with service)
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Wellbeing Hub
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Various discounts at a range of retailers
  • 8am-5pm Monday to Friday
  • Flexibility following initial training period

What you need to do now

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