Robertson Bell
Robertson Bell is delighted to be partnering with a large, complex and ambitious organisation to recruit a Financial Controller.
This is a pivotal senior finance role, offering the opportunity to lead financial control across a dynamic organisation undergoing continued development and change. The successful candidate will play a key part in strengthening reporting, improving processes and supporting long-term strategic objectives.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller will be responsible for:
- Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely, accurate management accounts
- Owning the cash forecasting process and supporting treasury activity
- Overseeing debt management and credit control
- Managing the preparation of the financial statements and supporting the external audit cycle
- Ensuring compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements
- Providing leadership, guidance and support to three direct reports
- Acting as a trusted deputy to the Director of Finance where required
This is a hands-on role that requires a technically strong accountant who is comfortable operating across both operational detail and senior stakeholder engagement.
The Person
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with:
- A recognised accountancy qualification
- Strong experience in financial control, month-end and year-end processes
- Excellent cash forecasting and treasury knowledge
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a large organisation
- Experience of working in a complex, regulated or multi-site environment would be beneficial
The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, highly credible and confident working in a fast-moving environment.
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid working
- The opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at an important stage of its journey
- A role with genuine scope for development and succession planning
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller seeking a new challenge in a complex and rewarding setting.
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