Role: Financial Controller
Location: Stevenage
Package: £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits


The Opportunity
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, global business to appoint a Financial Controller - a key hire as the company continues to scale internationally.

This role is ideally suited to a high-performing Finance Manager ready to step into their first Financial Controller position, offering clear progression, increased ownership, and exposure to a multi-entity, international environment.
Given the importance of team leadership and collaboration, this role is predominantly office-based in Stevenage, enabling you to work closely with and develop the finance team while embedding strong processes and controls.


Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
*Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
*Ownership of consolidated financial reporting across international entities
*Ensure compliance with IFRS / UK GAAP
*Preparation of statutory accounts and management of the external audit process
Technical Accounting
*Act as the internal lead on technical accounting matters (e.g. revenue recognition, leases, group consolidations)
*Maintain and enhance accounting policies in line with business growth
*Support the business through complex or non-routine accounting scenarios
Controls & Process Improvement
*Develop and strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks
*Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting
*Support finance systems enhancements and wider transformation initiatives
Team & Stakeholder Management
*Manage, mentor, and develop a small on-site finance team
*Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure strong financial discipline
*Act as key point of contact for auditors and external advisors

About You*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*Currently operating at Finance Manager level or above
*Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS or UK GAAP)
*Experience within a multi-entity or international business
*Confident leading reporting processes and managing audits
*A hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams in a face-to-face environment
*Keen to take the step into (or further develop within) a Financial Controller role

Why Apply?*£60,000 – £70,000 salary with strong benefits package
*Clear step up into a Financial Controller role
*High level of ownership and visibility within the business
*Strong technical focus - ideal for those who enjoy the detail
*Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes
*Collaborative, team-focused culture with on-site leadership


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