Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Up to £90,000 per annum | 12-month FTC | Immediate Start

Altum Consulting are partnering with a well-established consumer business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for a 12-month FTC.

This is a hands-on Group role with ownership of monthly financial reporting, controls and the integrity of the numbers. You'll be responsible for producing robust monthly accounts, maintaining a strong controls environment and ensuring reporting is compliant with Group accounting policies and IFRS.

We're looking for someone who has already stepped into an FC-level role. You'll need strong technical foundations, Group-level experience and the confidence to review the detail rather than simply oversee the process.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the delivery and review of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead detailed reviews of the financials, including variance analysis against budget and prior year.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment and ensure compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Review key balance sheet reconciliations and accounting entries.
• Lead month-end reporting, commentary and analysis.
• Improve the month-end close, with a focus on efficiency, automation and reducing reporting timelines.
• Lead the year-end audit and manage queries through to resolution.
• Support accounting changes arising from projects and wider business developments.
• Manage and develop a team.

What we're looking for:

• Big 4 trained, ACA or CA qualified
• Previous experience operating as a Financial Controller
• Strong Group-level reporting experience
• A few years of post-qualified experience within industry, including experience operating in the UK market
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS
• Confident across month-end, financial controls, audit and balance sheet review
• Previous team management experience
• Someone comfortable joining a new business and getting up to speed quickly
• Available immediately or at short notice