Financial Controller

6 days ago


Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Robert Half Full time

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a leading US-listed technology business to recruit a Technical Financial Controller for their Burton-on-Trent site. This is a newly created, high-profile role designed to support the company's rapid growth and strategic initiatives in the UK. This position is ideal for a highly motivated financial professional seeking a unique opportunity to step into industry, offering exposure to complex technical finance issues, extensive project involvement, and direct access to senior executives, including the CFO.

The position is a hybrid role, requiring three days a week in the Burton-on-Trent office, providing the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Financial Reporting: Oversee and manage technical accounting matters, especially related to software capitalisation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and relevant reporting standards.
  • Financial Controls: Develop and maintain strong financial controls to support corporate governance, risk management, and compliance objectives within the business.
  • Project Involvement: Collaborate on cross-functional projects involving financial data analysis, process improvements, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing financial performance.
  • Audit Liaison: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and facilitating a smooth audit process.
  • Executive Exposure: Provide technical accounting insight to the CFO and executive team, helping to drive decision-making and financial strategy.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with departments across the business, including finance, technology, and operations, to ensure alignment on financial objectives and reporting.
Ideal Candidate Profile

The role is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who has a strong technical foundation and is ready to transition from practice to industry. To be successful, you will bring the following experience and skills:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting skills.
  • Auditing Experience with US-listed Companies: Candidates from a Top 10 accounting firm who have audited large, complex US-listed businesses are ideally suited to this role.
  • Software Capitalisation: Familiarity with software capitalisation processes is highly desirable.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on projects and manage deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and present complex information clearly.
  • Proactive and Collaborative: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Why Join This Company?
  • Exposure to Senior Leadership: Gain valuable experience working directly with the CFO and wider executive team on high-impact projects.
  • Career Development: This is a strategic role within a technology-driven organisation that values innovation, providing a strong platform for career growth.
  • Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, with three days on-site in Burton-on-Trent and the rest remotely.
  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a highly competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process

This role is being exclusively managed by Robert Half. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. For further information, contact the Robert Half team.

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative, US-listed technology leader in a high-impact role. If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

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