Financial Controller

About the role

This is a highly visible position within a market‑leading events and hospitality business. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the Financial Controller will own the finance function for UK and European operations, providing commercial insight and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day finance function, ensuring strong controls, compliance and accurate reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, board packs, KPI reporting and profitability analysis.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance for a European subsidiary.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end processes, including reconciliations, accruals and statutory reporting.
• Produce cash‑flow forecasts, budgets and financial models to support business growth.
• Monitor working capital, banking relationships, foreign currency transactions and treasury activities.
• Manage transfer pricing arrangements and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and modelling for new ventures, expansion projects and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare financial information for external stakeholders such as banks, insurers and tender submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and business performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop a junior finance team member.

Required profile

• Experienced Financial Controller.
• Commercially focused finance professional.
• Experience managing finance for international entities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £50,000‑£60,000 per year.
• Benefits package.