Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Watford (4 Days Office-Based)
-80,000 - -85,000 + 10% Bonus

Are you an ambitious Senior Finance Manager ready to take the next step into a Financial Controller role?

Our client is a fast-growing, international consumer-facing business seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of UK financial reporting, controls, compliance, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to secure their first Financial Controller title while working within a dynamic, high-profile organisation.
Reporting directly to the Senior leadership, you''ll lead a small finance team of 3-4 and play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
* Produce monthly management accounts and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
* Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
* Manage statutory reporting, audit processes, VAT, corporation tax, and wider financial compliance.
* Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
* Drive process improvements and enhance financial controls across the business.
* Support group reporting requirements and collaborate with international finance teams.
* Develop, mentor, and lead a small finance team.

About You
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
* Strong technical accounting background with experience gained in practice and/or industry.
* Currently operating at Senior Finance Manager, Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, or equivalent level and looking for your first Financial Controller position.
* Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team.
* Strong month-end, statutory reporting, and financial controls experience.
* Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
* A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

What''s on Offer?
* Salary of -80,000 - -85,000.
* 10% annual bonus.
* Clear opportunity to step into a Financial Controller role and broaden your leadership responsibilities.
* Exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholders.
* Fast-paced, collaborative, and growing business environment.
* Watford-based office, 4 days per week.

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