Financial Controller

Robertson Bell is delighted to be partnering with a large, complex and ambitious organisation to recruit a Financial Controller.

This is a pivotal senior finance role, offering the opportunity to lead financial control across a dynamic organisation undergoing continued development and change. The successful candidate will play a key part in strengthening reporting, improving processes and supporting long-term strategic objectives.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller will be responsible for:

• Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely, accurate management accounts
• Owning the cash forecasting process and supporting treasury activity
• Overseeing debt management and credit control
• Managing the preparation of the financial statements and supporting the external audit cycle
• Ensuring compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to three direct reports
• Acting as a trusted deputy to the Director of Finance where required

This is a hands-on role that requires a technically strong accountant who is comfortable operating across both operational detail and senior stakeholder engagement.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with:

• A recognised accountancy qualification
• Strong experience in financial control, month-end and year-end processes
• Excellent cash forecasting and treasury knowledge
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a large organisation
• Experience of working in a complex, regulated or multi-site environment would be beneficial

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, highly credible and confident working in a fast-moving environment.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working
• The opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at an important stage of its journey
• A role with genuine scope for development and succession planning

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller seeking a new challenge in a complex and rewarding setting.