Financial Controller

About the role

Your new company Hays are working with a growing European business to recruit a Financial Controller at an exciting time for the business. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a well‑established and growing business during a period of significant financial transformation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll lead a small team and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting audit and compliance activities, and assisting with the implementation of a new ERP system.

Key responsibilities

• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial integrity
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Managing fixed asset accounting
• Assisting with tax compliance activities
• Supporting ERP implementation and process improvements
• Providing financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong financial controls and technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee discounts and benefits platform
• Subsidised meals and free on‑site parking
• Valuable experience supporting a major finance systems transformation within a successful business