Financial Controller - Europe

Job Title
Financial Controller - Europe

Vacancy No
VN4829

Employment Type
Permanent

Contract Type
Full-Time

Advert

SLR have a compelling opportunity for an experienced financial controller to join our European Finance team in a key leadership role.

Our European region consists of circa 25 legal entities of varying sizes and complexities. You will be joining the team at a time of great transformation to deliver a high class and efficient service. The European region is a fast-paced business which delivers growth both organically and by acquisitions.

This is a hybrid-working opportunity based from our London, Bristol or Bradford-on-Avon offices.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies helping to balance the needs of professional and home life.

The role

Along with responsibility for all financial reporting across the Europe region, the role will also involve:

1. Responsibility for the preparation of cash forecasting and management across the region including accounts payable
2. Liaising with 3rd parties, such as auditors, bankers etc.
3. Assisting in driving efficient and automated processes
4. Supporting Finance Director with ad-hoc projects
5. Supporting Group Finance with initiatives that they drive
6. Supporting with integrating acquired entities into SLR reporting structures
7. Managing 3 direct reports and 9 further indirect reports
8. Offering financial expertise to other areas of finance such as Credit and Invoicing where required
9. Helping to support system updates and improvements

About you

We are looking for an excellent accountant who is used to working in an evolving, fast-paced environment, has a positive, solution-driven attitude and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up. You will need to have experience working in either a high-growth or PE environment in an international business and have built or grown teams in a previous role.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Key Responsibilities

Country
United Kingdom

Office
Bristol