Job Description

Hawthorn One are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an exciting job opportunity to join a company with a strong track record of growth, innovation and sustainability. Operating across multiple markets, the business has a global presence, extensive product range, and a reputation for high-quality service. The company continues to expand and invest in its people, processes, and systems, making this an excellent time to step into a pivotal finance leadership role.

This Financial Controller job will see you take ownership of end-to-end finance operations, ensuring robust reporting, compliance and controls are in place. You will also play a key role in supporting business performance, delivering commercial insight, and helping drive efficiencies across the UK business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day finance operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and asset management. Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Prepare and review monthly management accounts, journals, schedules, and reconciliations. Oversee payroll and pensions. Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including VAT and Corporation Tax. Act as the key contact for auditors and tax advisors. Implement and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decisions. Partner with non-finance colleagues to support business performance. Drive process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong background in financial management and reporting. Proven technical accounting and tax knowledge. Advanced Excel skills. Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret and explain complex data. Analytical, detail-focused, and solutions-driven. Strong communicator and natural leader with a collaborative approach. Comfortable in a hands-on Financial Controller job covering both operational and strategic responsibilities.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. A Financial Controller job with real impact and visibility. The chance to shape and improve finance processes in a growing, international business. A supportive, collaborative culture that values professional development. An exciting long-term career opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: In person