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Financial Controller

Posted: 09/05/25
Recruiter:Boden Group
Reference:2946160151
Type:Permanent
Salary:£75,000 - £85,000 Annual
Location:UK
Description: About this role

An established and growing facilities management business is seeking a technically proficient and commercially astute Financial Controller to lead on financial governance, controls, and compliance across a complex and expanding £800m+ operation. This senior leadership role, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, will be responsible for statutory reporting, treasury management, tax compliance, and adherence to IFRS throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) function and manage the relationship with the offshore transactional finance provider.
  • Deliver accurate and timely statutory accounts and oversee the annual audit process.
  • Ensure compliance with Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Manage all tax matters including Corporation Tax, VAT, and CIS.
  • Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, supplier payments, and banking relationships.
  • Maintain a compliant and auditable fixed asset register, ensuring appropriate capitalisation and depreciation.
  • Act as custodian of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely resolution of issues.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance for new business, bids, and strategic developments.
  • Prepare technical papers to support audit readiness and maintain full compliance with IFRS.
  • Support accurate monthly and year-end reporting, ensuring alignment with ledger data.
  • Oversee the treatment of mobilisation costs and ensure consistent cost management practices.
  • Work closely with Finance Business Partners to promote a culture of strong financial control and best practice.
Candidate Requirements
  • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory reporting.
  • Proven experience in treasury, tax compliance, and audit management.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of P2P processes and financial controls.
  • Experience managing remote teams and third-party service providers.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and constructively challenge across the business.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Bonus of up to 20%
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance (for employee and partner)
  • 6% employer-matched pension contribution
  • Life assurance (3 x annual salary)

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