Jobs, fresher vacancy - Financial Controller - European Shared Services • South East England

Company: Butler Rose

South East England

Butler Rose is delighted to be partnering with a major European business to appoint an experienced Financial Controller. This is a senior leadership role within a growing finance operation, responsible for driving the transformation of the Record-to-Report (R2R) and controlling function across multiple European entities.The business operates in a complex, multi-site, multi-currency environment and is seeking someone with strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and experience from a large corporate or listed organisation to help evolve the shared service model into a mature, value-adding finance function. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the R2R and controlling teams across European entitiesOwn the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processesEnsure accurate management reporting, statutory accounts, and balance sheet governanceDrive improvements in financial controls within a SOX / listed company environmentDeliver process standardisation, automation, and system improvementsSupport statutory, tax, and audit requirements across European entitiesAct as R2R business owner for ERP and consolidation systems (SAP / OneStream / similar)Lead transformation initiatives to shift the function from transactional processing to value-adding analysisBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders in a complex matrix organisationDemonstrate Technical and Reporting Skills:Include experience with reporting systems (e.g., Hyperion, HFM, OneStream) and the ability to prepare statutory accountsShow understanding of large finance function requirements: divisional reporting, statutory obligations, and financial controlsFocus on experience within large or listed corporate environments, particularly in controlling, financial reporting, or business unit finance roles (experience in shared service functions is a plus)Emphasise commercial understanding gained in a finance leadership roleIf your experience is with smaller businesses, highlight processes, reporting, or practices you implemented that could scale to a larger organisationKey Requirements:Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Significant experience in financial reporting, R2R, or controlling leadership rolesBackground within a large, listed, or multinational corporate environmentExperience across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictionsStrong knowledge of statutory reporting, balance sheet control and audit requirementsStrong systems knowledge (SAP, S/4HANA, OneStream, or similar preferred)Proven track record of improving processes, controls, and reporting qualityConfident stakeholder manager, comfortable working with senior leadershipExperience in finance transformation or process improvement projectsThis is an office-based role in Oxfordshire, offering the opportunity to shape and transform the finance function across Europe while working in a dynamic, supportive environment.#IND-HL-25Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.