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Founder - Forge Talent, Identifying Finance Talent across the North West

Forge Talent are currently recruiting a commercially focused Financial Controller to take ownership of the UK finance function for a Global Events Management Company. This is a high-impact leadership role that goes beyond the numbers, you will be responsible for driving financial performance, embedding strong governance, and delivering strategic insights that shape decision-making at every level. Acting as a key business partner, you will ensure finance is not just a support function, but a true enabler of growth, efficiency, and value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a high-performing UK finance team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and month-end close, ensuring accuracy, speed, and efficiency across all processes.
• Deliver high-quality management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights that influence strategic and commercial decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, challenging assumptions and supporting the delivery of long-term growth ambitions.
• Optimise cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, ensuring financial resilience and supporting investment opportunities.
• Embed robust financial controls, ensure full statutory compliance, and manage all tax, audit, and regulatory obligations with excellence.
• Work closely with operational leaders to translate financial data into meaningful actions, supporting performance improvement and profitability.
• Champion innovation within finance, driving automation, process optimisation, and system enhancements to unlock efficiency and insight.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, while managing strong external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Align UK finance processes with international teams, ensuring best practice and consistency across the wider group.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Deep technical knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory reporting, and tax regulations.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical, forward-thinking, and solutions-oriented.

Salary & Benefits:

• Private Medical
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Wide Bonus Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Hybrid Working 3/2

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Events Services and Hospitality