Full job descriptionThe Financial Controller will be responsible for maintaining a strong financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role will have a particular focus on financial controls, technical accounting, month-end reporting and statutory compliance, while supporting continuous improvement across the finance function.

Financial Control & Reporting
*Own and strengthen the financial control environment, ensuring key controls are appropriately designed, documented and operating effectively.
*Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
*Review balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and other key accounting areas.
*Maintain robust financial policies, procedures and control documentation.
*Identify control weaknesses and drive appropriate remediation.
*Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, review controls and financial governance are maintained.
*Support the preparation and review of management accounts and statutory financial statements.
*Act as a key contact for external audit and ensure audit requirements are delivered accurately and on time.
Technical Accounting*Act as a key point of contact for technical accounting matters.
*Ensure accounting policies and financial reporting comply with IFRS and/or UK GAAP, as applicable.
*Monitor changes to accounting standards and assess their impact on the Group.
*Prepare and maintain technical accounting papers for significant transactions, judgements and estimates.
*Provide accounting advice on complex and non-routine transactions, including areas such as revenue recognition, leases, provisions, impairment, financial instruments and taxation.
*Maintain and update accounting policies where required.
Process Improvement & Business Support*Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.
*Support finance transformation, systems and automation initiatives.
*Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and operational teams to ensure strong financial governance.
*Provide clear, commercially focused accounting and control advice to stakeholders.
*Support the Group Financial Controller with wider Group reporting and control initiatives.
Key Deliverables*Accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting.
*Strong balance sheet controls and reconciliations.
*Effective and well-documented financial control environment.
*High-quality statutory accounts and audit delivery.
*Robust documentation of key accounting judgements and technical conclusions.
*Timely implementation of changes to accounting standards.
*Continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.
Experience & Qualifications*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent).
*Strong post-qualification experience in financial control/accounting.
*Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
*Proven experience in financial controls, balance sheet management and financial reporting.
*Experience managing month-end/year-end close and external audit.
*Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
*Excellent attention to detail, professional scepticism and ability to challenge effectively.
*Experience within a Group or multi-entity environment would be advantageous
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates