Hybrid UK Financial Controller: Lead Reporting & Audits

Travelex Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in foreign currency exchange is seeking a UK Financial Controller in Peterborough to optimize accounting and reporting processes. This key role involves leading audits, coordinating budgets, and ensuring timely financial reporting while collaborating with teams across the UK and Mumbai. Candidates should be qualified accountants with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and have strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discount platform

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading an audit and preparing financial statements.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships within the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimisation of accounting and reporting processes across the UK operating business.
• Control and coordinate month-end, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure adherence to group monthly reporting timetable across all UK entities.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Audit leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant with 5 years PQE

Job description

A global leader in foreign currency exchange is seeking a UK Financial Controller in Peterborough to optimize accounting and reporting processes. This key role involves leading audits, coordinating budgets, and ensuring timely financial reporting while collaborating with teams across the UK and Mumbai. Candidates should be qualified accountants with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and have strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits.