Financial Controller📍 Watford (Full-time, Office-based)
💰 £80,000 | 📑 Permanent
The OpportunityOur client, a growing international business, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support the Group Financial Controller. This is a key role managing consolidations, AP/AR teams, and financial control across multiple entities, with exposure to both day-to-day operations and strategic projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong consolidation experience and proven team management skills to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Group Financial Controller with accurate and timely consolidated reporting across multiple entities.
Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, ensuring efficiency and strong controls.
Deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and reporting packs.
Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, inter-company, and consolidations.
Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting.
Support the year-end audit and ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and statutory requirements.
Drive process improvements across the finance function.
Act as a bridge between transactional teams and senior finance leadership.
Candidate ProfileACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 3+ years' PQE.
Strong consolidation experience within a multi-entity, international business.
Previous experience managing AP and AR teams.
Excellent technical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to partner across all levels of the business.
Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused.
Experience with FinancialForce is advantageous but not essential.
Why Apply?Our client offers the chance to work in a senior finance role where you will gain exposure to both operational and strategic finance. Supporting the Group FC, you will play a vital role in shaping processes, delivering robust reporting, and driving continuous improvement within an international, fast-paced environment.