European Financial Controller
<h2 data-start="189" data-end="227"> </h2><p data-end="572" data-start="381">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering on an exceptional opportunity for an experienced European Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing international business with operations across multiple European markets.</p><p data-start="574" data-end="924">The company has expanded significantly in recent years, and this newly created role will play a key part in modernising and unifying financial operations across the region. You'll lead system integration projects, strengthen financial controls, and develop a talented finance team - positioning finance as a strategic partner to the wider business.</p><p data-start="926" data-end="1088">Based near Glasgow, this role will suit a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building structure and capability within a growing organisation.</p><h3 data-start="1095" data-end="1123"><strong data-end="1123" data-start="1099">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="2236" data-start="1124"><li data-end="1256" data-start="1124"><p data-start="1126" data-end="1256">Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards.</p></li><li data-end="1372" data-start="1257"><p data-start="1259" data-end="1372">Oversee financial accounting activities across multiple European entities, ensuring compliance and consistency.</p></li><li data-start="1373" data-end="1464"><p data-start="1375" data-end="1464">Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and local regulatory bodies.</p></li><li data-end="1605" data-start="1465"><p data-start="1467" data-end="1605">Drive the transition from multiple legacy systems to a new ERP platform, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and best-practice processes.</p></li><li data-start="1606" data-end="1722"><p data-end="1722" data-start="1608">Supervise and mentor a small team of finance professionals, fostering growth and capability within the function.</p></li><li data-end="1805" data-start="1723"><p data-start="1725" data-end="1805">Coordinate ECSL, Intrastat, and VAT submissions across all European locations.</p></li><li data-end="1914" data-start="1806"><p data-end="1914" data-start="1808">Consolidate financial data from several countries and provide clear commentary on results and variances.</p></li><li data-start="1915" data-end="2037"><p data-end="2037" data-start="1917">Partner with regional and country managers to deliver robust financial insight and support commercial decision-making.</p></li><li data-end="2145" data-start="2038"><p data-start="2040" data-end="2145">Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency across the finance landscape.</p></li><li data-start="2146" data-end="2236"><p data-end="2236" data-start="2148">Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across the European region.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2260" data-start="2243"><strong data-start="2247" data-end="2260">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="2869" data-start="2261"><li data-end="2320" data-start="2261"><p data-start="2263" data-end="2320">Qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, or equivalent).</p></li><li data-start="2321" data-end="2427"><p data-start="2323" data-end="2427">5-7 years' experience in financial control, ideally within a multi-entity or pan-European environment.</p></li><li data-start="2428" data-end="2486"><p data-start="2430" data-end="2486">Strong technical understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.</p></li><li data-end="2573" data-start="2487"><p data-end="2573" data-start="2489">Proven experience managing small teams or leading finance transformation projects.</p></li><li data-start="2574" data-end="2636"><p data-start="2576" data-end="2636">Hands-on experience with ERP systems.</p></li><li data-start="2637" data-end="2780"><p data-start="2639" data-end="2780">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p><strong data-end="241" data-start="228">Location:</strong> Glasgow (with hybrid flexibility)<br data-end="278" / data-start="275"><strong data-end="301" data-start="278">Total Compensation:</strong> Up to £100,000 per annum (including base salary and bonus)</p><h3 data-end="2894" data-start="2876"><strong data-start="2880" data-end="2894">Why Apply?</strong></h3><p data-start="2895" data-end="3224">This is a rare chance to take ownership of a European finance function at a pivotal stage of growth - combining strategic influence with operational leadership. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape systems, structure, and culture while working alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMjIyNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
- remote
- Permanent
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80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2 data-start="189" data-end="227"> </h2><p data-end="572" data-start="381">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering on an exceptional opportunity for an experienced European Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing international business with operations across multiple European markets.</p><p data-start="574" data-end="924">The company has expanded significantly in recent years, and this newly created role will play a key part in modernising and unifying financial operations across the region. You'll lead system integration projects, strengthen financial controls, and develop a talented finance team - positioning finance as a strategic partner to the wider business.</p><p data-start="926" data-end="1088">Based near Glasgow, this role will suit a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building structure and capability within a growing organisation.</p><h3 data-start="1095" data-end="1123"><strong data-end="1123" data-start="1099">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="2236" data-start="1124"><li data-end="1256" data-start="1124"><p data-start="1126" data-end="1256">Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards.</p></li><li data-end="1372" data-start="1257"><p data-start="1259" data-end="1372">Oversee financial accounting activities across multiple European entities, ensuring compliance and consistency.</p></li><li data-start="1373" data-end="1464"><p data-start="1375" data-end="1464">Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and local regulatory bodies.</p></li><li data-end="1605" data-start="1465"><p data-start="1467" data-end="1605">Drive the transition from multiple legacy systems to a new ERP platform, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and best-practice processes.</p></li><li data-start="1606" data-end="1722"><p data-end="1722" data-start="1608">Supervise and mentor a small team of finance professionals, fostering growth and capability within the function.</p></li><li data-end="1805" data-start="1723"><p data-start="1725" data-end="1805">Coordinate ECSL, Intrastat, and VAT submissions across all European locations.</p></li><li data-end="1914" data-start="1806"><p data-end="1914" data-start="1808">Consolidate financial data from several countries and provide clear commentary on results and variances.</p></li><li data-start="1915" data-end="2037"><p data-end="2037" data-start="1917">Partner with regional and country managers to deliver robust financial insight and support commercial decision-making.</p></li><li data-end="2145" data-start="2038"><p data-start="2040" data-end="2145">Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency across the finance landscape.</p></li><li data-start="2146" data-end="2236"><p data-end="2236" data-start="2148">Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across the European region.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2260" data-start="2243"><strong data-start="2247" data-end="2260">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="2869" data-start="2261"><li data-end="2320" data-start="2261"><p data-start="2263" data-end="2320">Qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, or equivalent).</p></li><li data-start="2321" data-end="2427"><p data-start="2323" data-end="2427">5-7 years' experience in financial control, ideally within a multi-entity or pan-European environment.</p></li><li data-start="2428" data-end="2486"><p data-start="2430" data-end="2486">Strong technical understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.</p></li><li data-end="2573" data-start="2487"><p data-end="2573" data-start="2489">Proven experience managing small teams or leading finance transformation projects.</p></li><li data-start="2574" data-end="2636"><p data-start="2576" data-end="2636">Hands-on experience with ERP systems.</p></li><li data-start="2637" data-end="2780"><p data-start="2639" data-end="2780">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p><strong data-end="241" data-start="228">Location:</strong> Glasgow (with hybrid flexibility)<br data-end="278" / data-start="275"><strong data-end="301" data-start="278">Total Compensation:</strong> Up to £100,000 per annum (including base salary and bonus)</p><h3 data-end="2894" data-start="2876"><strong data-start="2880" data-end="2894">Why Apply?</strong></h3><p data-start="2895" data-end="3224">This is a rare chance to take ownership of a European finance function at a pivotal stage of growth - combining strategic influence with operational leadership. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape systems, structure, and culture while working alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMjIyNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2025-10-09T16:27:40Z