Financial Controller job description & person spec
Own the finance function — reporting, controls and the month-end close — and lead the team.
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Financial Controller
Key Responsibilities
• Own the month-end close and management accounts
• Maintain robust financial controls and processes
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Support budgeting, forecasting and audit
Typical responsibilities
- Own the month-end close and management accounts
- Maintain robust financial controls and processes
- Lead and develop the finance team
- Support budgeting, forecasting and audit
Typical requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Experience running a finance function or team
- Strong technical accounting and systems skills
- Right to work in the UK
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