Financial Controller (Spanish speaking) - Hybrid

"Accounting is the language of business.” Warren Buffett.
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a successful and expanding international organisation to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, hands-on finance professional with fluency in Spanish to play a key role within a dynamic and growing group.
 
Responsibilities of the Financial Controller include:

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations across a portfolio of international entities, covering accounting, tax, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end reporting, producing accurate financials with insightful commentary and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with HR to process and report payroll, ensuring compliance with tax and pension requirements.
• Oversee VAT and other local tax obligations, working closely with external advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintain an accurate fixed asset register and support project teams on construction and capital expenditure reporting.
• Provide financial support to operational teams and senior management.
• Liaise with auditors and external accountants to ensure statutory accounts and filings are delivered on time.
• Manage banking platforms, ensuring strong controls around payments and cash management.
• Mentor and support junior finance team members.

 
The successful Financial Controller will possess the following skills and experience:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Multi-lingual (Spanish/English speaking); Dutch or French speaking would be an advantage.
• Experience within an international, multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of reporting standards and multi-currency accounting.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

 
What’s on Offer:

• A full-time role within a growing, international business.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the central London office).
• The opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

 
If you are an ambitious Financial Controller seeking your next challenge in an international environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply” today.

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