Financial ControllerTunbridge WellsCompetitive salary + excellent benefits

Your new company
An established and highly regarded international financial services organisation, operating across multiple European markets. The business is part of a wider global banking group and is recognised for its strong governance, long-term stability and specialist expertise in commercial finance solutions.

Your new role
A confidential opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Financial Controller to join the finance team based in Tunbridge Wells. Reporting into the senior leadership team, this is a key role responsible for leading the finance and treasury functions, delivering high-quality financial insight, and managing a small team.You will play a critical role in supporting senior stakeholders with commercial analysis, strategic decision-making and financial governance.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the finance and treasury functions, including line management of a team of four
• Producing monthly management accounts, analysis and commentary
• Providing detailed performance insight including trend, margin and profitability analysis
• Delivering client-level and income-per-client reporting
• Preparing quarterly forecasts and the annual budgeting process
• Overseeing internal and external audits, including intra-group reporting
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC and internal governance requirements
• Supporting strategic projects and ad-hoc business analysis
• Promoting a strong compliance and risk-awareness culture

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified in Business, Finance or a related discipline
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role such as Financial Controller or Finance Manager
• Demonstrable people management and leadership experience
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skills
• Advanced Excel capability and confidence using Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working with finance systems, reporting tools and consolidation software
• High levels of accuracy, professionalism and stakeholder engagement

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a stable, well-respected financial services organisation
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A professional and collaborative working environment with scope for career development
• Parking
• Hybrid working
• Hours 9-5
• Generous pension - 10% employer contribution

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Financial Controller role, click apply now to submit your CV. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are exploring senior finance opportunities, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

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