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.