"Accounting is the language of business." Warren Buffett.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a successful and expanding international organisation to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, hands-on finance professional with fluency in Spanish to play a key role within a dynamic and growing group.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of day-to-day finance operations across a portfolio of international entities, covering accounting, tax, and financial reporting.
• Leads month-end reporting, producing accurate financials with insightful commentary and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partners with HR to process and report payroll, ensuring compliance with tax and pension requirements.
• Oversees VAT and other local tax obligations, working closely with external advisors.
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintains an accurate fixed asset register and supports project teams on construction and capital expenditure reporting.
• Provides financial support to operational teams and senior management.
• Liaises with auditors and external accountants to ensure statutory accounts and filings are delivered on time.
• Manages banking platforms, ensuring strong controls around payments and cash management.
• Mentors and supports junior finance team members.

Qualifications and experience

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Multi-lingual (Spanish/English speaking); Dutch or French speaking would be an advantage.
• Experience within an international, multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of reporting standards and multi-currency accounting.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What’s on offer

• A full-time role within a growing, international business.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the central London office).
• The opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an ambitious Financial Controller seeking your next challenge in an international environment, we would love to hear from you. Please click "apply" today.