Financial Controller

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the UK finance function for a US-based technology and manufacturing group. This is a hands-on standalone role, responsible for financial reporting, controls, compliance, and strategic support to the Managing Director.

The role combines day-to-day ownership of financial operations with leadership responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration. You'll act as the key UK liaison to corporate finance, legal, and operations teams in the US.

This position starts immediately on a 3-4 month contract, with potential to convert to a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Lead all financial activities including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash management.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting aligned with US GAAP and UK statutory requirements.
• Manage audit preparation, financial controls, and statutory compliance.
• Maintain cost accounting and inventory processes for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital, and capital expenditure.
• Ensure consistency in reporting and systems with US corporate finance.

Hands-On Operational Finance

• Bank reconciliations, journals (depreciation, accruals, prepayments), fixed asset register.
• Payroll oversight, aged debtor/creditor reviews, supplier statement reconciliations.
• Review supplier invoices, expense coding, credit applications, and remittance advice.

Legal, Governance & Compliance

• Act as liaison with external counsel and US legal teams.
• Ensure compliance with UK tax, corporate governance, employment law & GDPR.
• Maintain timely and accurate corporate filings and records.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead a small multidisciplinary team, promoting accountability and development.
• Support strategic planning, business performance reviews, and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with UK operations and US corporate teams.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 10+ years' experience in finance roles, ideally within technology or manufacturing.
• Experience operating in standalone or small-team finance leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and US GAAP.
• ERP and integrated reporting system experience.

Desirable

• Experience in matrixed global organisations.
• Exposure to legal, commercial, and contract processes.

Apply Now! Interviews are taking place immediately. Candidates must be able to start at short notice.