Financial Director

Job Description Director of ControllingBased close to Reading (Hybrid working)Highly competitive packageRole Overview:We are looking for a highly talented Director of Controlling to lead financial accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, and financial systems for a multi-entity European group. This role reports directly to a fabulous CFO and plays a key part in ensuring compliance, driving operational efficiency, supporting M&A activity, and overseeing the finance shared services function.Key Responsibilities:Financial Control & ReportingLead monthly group consolidation, statutory accounts, and audit processes.Oversee balance sheet reviews and maintain financial policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and support implementation of system or reporting changes.Tax & TreasuryManage group tax activities, including restructuring, risk management and tax provisions.Oversee treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, banking controls, and insurance.Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementManage senior finance leaders across reporting, tax, and shared services teams.Support the CFO and collaborate with FP&A, business partnering, and other senior finance colleagues.Build strong relationships with finance teams across the group and provide support to local entities.Drive team development, performance management, and succession planning.Strategic Projects & M&ASupport acquisition activity, including due diligence, integration planning and execution.Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and systems projects.Lead or support ad-hoc finance projects as required.Qualifications & SkillsQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical accounting expertise.Experience managing complex group structures, consolidations, and senior finance teams.Strong Excel skills; experience with consolidation or reporting systems is advantageous.Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and work in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Created: 2025-12-13