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.