Watford | Fully Qualified ICA/ACCA/CIMA | Up to £75,000

Take Your Accounts Career to the Next Level! Are you an experienced Financial Controller with at least 5-10 years relevant experience? A dynamic opportunity awaits you at a well-established organisation, part of a prestigious group with globally recognised brands.

One to One Personnel is proud to partner with a leading name in the industry and are currently seeking a highly experienced, organised, detail oriented Financial Controller who will be reporting to The Chief Financial Officer.

To be considered you must have a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience, including financial management and preferably with some experience in a firm of chartered accountants. You must be fully qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ or ICA. 4 or more years UK based professional experience is required to be considered.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 10 years’ experience, including financial management and preferably with some experience in a firm of chartered accountants
• Experience in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting package
• Experience in using ERP System, Excel (advanced)
• Experience in working to strict deadlines, attention to detail and supervision of staff
• Experience in stock control

Role and Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the financial operations of the UK entity and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare financial statements, management accounts, and consolidated reports
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to reporting deadlines
• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget), identifying risks and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making
• Ensure intercompany reconciliations between UK entity, its subsidiaries, and the wider group are accurate, timely, and up to date

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Work closely with the Management Accountant to develop and manage the annual budget and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with financial objectives
• Provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions, including cost control, investment opportunities, and revenue optimisation
• Monitor and analyse key financial KPIs and performance indicators, identifying trends and advising leadership on actionable insights
• Partner with commercial teams to assess the profitability of B2B and B2C operations, ensuring margin sustainability and revenue growth

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation and submission of corporate tax, VAT, and indirect tax filings for the UK and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local regulations

• Collaborate with tax advisers, where required, to optimise transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, minimising tax risks
• Ensure adherence to HMRC (UK) and relevant local tax authority regulations, staying up to date with legislative changes
• Support external audits (both statutory and group audits), ensuring all documentation and audit queries are handled efficiently

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage the group’s cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity and working capital for operational and strategic needs
• Oversee currency exposure and assist in development of strategies to hedge foreign exchange risks, particularly across GBP, EUR, and USD
• Optimise treasury processes, including payment controls, and cash flow forecasting

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to prevent financial misstatements, fraud, and operational risks
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure financial and operational control testing is effectively conducted
• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing mitigation strategies to protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic finance business partner to senior management, providing financial leadership and support
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring continuous training, professional development, and performance management
• Liaise with legal, tax, and commercial teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective decision-making

ERP & Financial Systems

• Oversee the ERP and financial reporting systems, ensuring efficient financial reporting, data accuracy, and operational effectiveness
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance financial reporting, internal controls, and efficiency in finance operations
• Ensure system integrity and support enhancements that align with business growth and scalability

What’s in It for You?

Up to £75,000 (depending on qualifications & experience)

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Additional days holiday between Christmas and New Year if the Directors decide to close the business

Standard working hours 9 to 5:30 - 30 min lunch = 40 hours a week

1-day WFH after probation and training at the company’s sole discretion (non-contractual)

Workplace Pension Scheme

60% Discount on our products that we have on Ecommerce

Sample sales 2+ times a year

Short Leave – with pre-approval from Line Manager to take up to 2 hours off without deduction from holiday allowance

Statutory sick pay

Annual pay review and/or bonus at the Directors discretion

If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at 121 Personnel on (phone number removed) or forward your CV to (url removed)