Financial Controller

Anderson Knight are delighted to be supporting our client, a well established UK business within a global, market leading group with the recruitment of a Financial Controller. This is a position which will shape decisions, a commercially led finance role to influence the direction and growth of the business . You will work directly with the senior leadership team and challenge the business with insight that changes where it focuses both its capital and resource. The aim is to move finance from documenting what has happened to giving management a clear basis for action. You will show where value is created, where margins are under pressure and where there is untapped potential. You will also be accountable for turning that insight into actions that improve margin, cash flow and returns. Backed by the scale, stability and resources of a global market leader, with the autonomy of a business that values fast, commercially sharp decision making. You will be:

• Acting as a proactive business partner and challenger to the commercial and operational teams, with real influence over priorities and direction
• Building full transparency of profitability across customers, segments and products, so leadership can see what drives returns and what erodes them
• Making cost structures, drivers and resource allocation visible, and building the frameworks that direct investment to where returns are greatest
• Grounding pricing strategy, contract negotiations and investment decisions in robust financial analysis
• Identifying and driving initiatives that strengthen margin, efficiency and cash flow, and seeing them through to delivery
• Owning the forecasting process and delivering forward-looking management information rather than purely historical reporting
• Owning DSO and DPO improvement actions, with a clear impact on working capital
• Overseeing accurate, timely financial and statutory reporting, with a month end close in 2–3 working days
• Developing and leading the finance team so its capability matches the ambition of the role
• Covering the UK business with regional responsibility across the UK and Ireland About you
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Experience in a senior finance role, influencing and adding value
• Strong analytical ability. You understand the business drivers behind the numbers and can explain to non-finance colleagues how they influence results
• Solid knowledge of UK accounting, tax and regulatory requirements
• Credible communicator who is comfortable challenging up and down the business and a collaborative team builder
• Action-oriented and detail-focused, with the energy to thrive under the pressure of a fast close Why this role You'll be accountable for real commercial outcomes in a business where finance is recognised as a strategic tool for value creation. It is a high visibility role with scope to shape the finance function and make a measurable difference to profitability. In return, you'll receive a strong remuneration package, comprehensive benefits package, including car allowance, pension, holiday, bonus, healthcare, hybrid working], with real support for your professional development. To apply: Please submit an up to date CV now for a confidential consultation.