Financial Controller: example job description

Location: City, Country

Location: Specify the exact location of the job. If the role offers flexibility, mention if it’s remote, hybrid, or on-site. Including location details helps attract local candidates and those willing to relocate.

Salary banding: $XX,XXX - XX, XXX

Salary banding: Provide a clear and competitive salary range to attract more applicants. Roles that include a reasonable salary banding, ideally between $140-200K for a Financial Controller, tend to receive more interest. This transparency helps manage candidate expectations from the start. 

We are a leading, innovative company offering excellent growth opportunities. We're seeking a talented Financial Controller to oversee financial control activities and drive process improvements across the business.

In this role, you'll develop financial strategies, optimize performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. You'll collaborate with senior management to link financial insights to business strategies and lead continuous improvement within the finance function.

Job overview: Briefly describe your company and what makes it an exciting place to work. Highlight the main goals and impact of the Financial Controller role. This section sets the tone and helps potential candidates understand the importance of the position.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review and submission of monthly and quarterly reporting packages with analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, leading the annual statutory accounts process and management of annual audit
• Oversee accounting, ensuring the business is compliant with all tax and other financial legislation
• Oversee all balance sheet control and reconciliation, identifying and managing financial risks including credit risk, market risk and operational risks
• Maintain and implement strong financial systems and controls across the business
• Manage the company’s cash flow, forecasting and monitoring cash flow requirements to ensure sufficient liquidity and timely payment of debts
• Support the development of a high performing team

Key responsibilities: Detail the primary responsibilities of the role. Focus on core duties that are essential to the job. Highlight tasks that impact the company's financial health and decision-making processes.

• CPA (or equivalent)
• X years of experience in public accounting and [industry]
• Proficiency in accounting, financial analysis, controls, and processes
• Strong understanding of IFRS/USA GAAP/ASPE/other applicable accounting standards and financial reporting
• Experience with financial forecasting and planning
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights 

Skills & experience: Try to keep this section concise and focused on the essential skills and qualifications required for the role. Avoid listing every possible responsibility and instead, prioritize the most important ones. Integrate specific software and accounting standards used by your organization. Emphasize hard skills and qualifications, including education, CPA designation, and relevant work experience.

Our company is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including:

• Opportunity to earn up to X% annual bonus
• Car allowance ($X annually)
• Competitive Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to X%
• Flexible working hours
• Life Assurance (X times salary)
• X days' holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, with perks to choose from (including retail discounts, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work Scheme).

We are committed to creating a collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.

What sets our company apart: Use this section to showcase the unique benefits and perks your company offers. Being specific about benefits can attract more candidates and set your job advert apart from others. Highlight benefits that contribute to employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.