Director of Financial Control
You know US GAAP, SOX, and local statutory reporting like the back of your hand. You can walk a CEO through a balance sheet without sending them to sleep, and you know how to lead from the front without hovering over people’s shoulders.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
This global multi-billion-dollar services business is looking for a Director of Financial Control to own the European financial reporting function as it gears up to double in size over the next five years. That means ensuring the income statement and balance sheet are rock-solid, SOX controls are watertight, and statutory audits run smoothly. As Director of Financial Control, you’ll be the region’s go-to accounting expert, working closely with senior leadership on both sides of the Atlantic.
What You Need to Bring:
- A Chartered Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience leading a controllership function in a large multinational
- Deep technical expertise in US GAAP, SOX, and statutory reporting
- Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
- The confidence to challenge and influence senior leadership when needed
- A track record of improving processes and driving efficiency
What’s in it for you?
- Fully Hybrid Working – You’ll only need to travel into the office two days a week
- Private Medical Insurance – Skip the NHS waiting lists and get fast access to healthcare for you and your family.
- Company Pension – Save for retirement with a tax-efficient pension scheme.
- Life Assurance – From day one, 100% funded by the company.
- Income Protection – If you’re off work long-term, this could help cover the gap.
- Exclusive Discounts – Gym memberships, public transport, and local car parks
- Buy/Sell Holidays – Flexibility to buy or sell a week’s worth of holiday each year.
- Paid Volunteering & Wellbeing Days – Plus, your birthday off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – Buy company stock at a discount
If you’re looking for a role where you just move numbers around a spreadsheet, this isn’t it. But if you want to take ownership, drive real impact, and play a key role in a fast-growing business, this Director of Financial Control opportunity could be right up your street. Contact me on jenny.martin@headstar.co.uk for a confidential discussion about the role or hit the apply now button.
