Financial Controller

International Consumer Business | Finance Leadership | High Growth

Maidenhead | Hybrid Working

£80,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We Do Group are partnering with a fast-growing international consumer business that has built a fantastic brand and has ambitious plans to continue scaling.

They're looking for a strong Financial Controller to take real ownership of the finance function, lead the team and ensure the financial reporting, controls and processes are running effectively as the business grows.

This is a proper hands-on leadership role. You'll essentially be responsible for the day-to-day running of Finance, working closely with an excellent Head of Finance who wants someone they can trust to take ownership, make decisions and bring the team together.

Two areas are particularly important: group consolidation and cash flow reporting.

You'll need to have personally owned the end-to-end consolidation process across multiple entities, rather than simply reviewing the output. The business also wants someone who can look at how consolidation is currently done, identify improvements and make the process more efficient and robust.

Alongside this, you'll take ownership of producing forward-looking cash flow reporting, giving the business clear visibility of its cash position and future requirements.

There's a lot to get stuck into, plenty of autonomy and a genuine opportunity to make a difference.

What will you be doing?

• Leading, managing and developing the finance team
• Taking full ownership of month-end and the management accounts process
• Owning the end-to-end group consolidation across international entities
• Improving and simplifying the existing consolidation process
• Producing and maintaining forward-looking cash flow reporting
• Overseeing balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and financial controls
• Managing year-end reporting and the external audit
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning
• Improving systems, reporting and finance processes
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business
• Acting as a trusted deputy to the Head of Finance and taking responsibility for the day-to-day finance function

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a technically strong accountant who is equally comfortable managing people and taking responsibility for the wider finance function.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Strong, hands-on group consolidation experience across multiple entities
• Experience owning the full consolidation process and improving how it's delivered
• Proven experience producing cash flow forecasts and reporting from start to finish
• Solid financial accounting, month-end and management reporting experience
• Genuine people management experience, including coaching and developing a team
• The ability to get into the detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to take ownership
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across the business

You could already be a Financial Controller or a strong Finance Manager ready for a broader role.

What's important is that you've got the technical foundations, have managed people and are comfortable taking responsibility for the finance function.

Why is this a great opportunity?

You'll be joining a growing international brand at an exciting stage of its journey, with a genuine opportunity to influence how Finance operates as the business continues to scale.

The Head of Finance is excellent, the culture is down to earth, and there's a genuine 9am–5pm approach to working hours.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being hands-on, wants to lead a team and likes the idea of taking ownership of a finance function rather than simply looking after one part of it.

£80,000 – £90,000 + bonus and benefits, with hybrid working in Maidenhead.