Own and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies
Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and key accounting judgments
Lead the external audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors
Prepare and review consolidated IFRS financial statements
Ensure all statutory filing and regulatory reporting requirements are met accurately and on time
Maintain a strong internal control framework
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
Own cash flow management, including detailed cash flow forecasting
Monitor performance against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities
Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions
Own and manage the company’s finance systems, including Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (BC) and Planful
Ensure system integrity, data accuracy, and effective integrations
Drive automation, efficiency improvements, and process optimisation across the finance function
Partner with senior stakeholders across the business
Provide financial guidance to non-finance teams
Lead and mentor the small finance team that provides operational support
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within finance
Foster a strong control mindset while supporting commercial objectives

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
Strong technical accounting background with proven experience in financial control
Solid IFRS knowledge, including consolidated financial statements
Hands-on experience managing external audits
Experience overseeing statutory reporting requirements
Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Experience owning and managing finance systems (experience with BC, Planful or similar systems preferred)
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Financial Controller

Key skills