Financial Controller

About Us:

ClearRoute is an engineering consultancy bridging Quality Engineering, Cloud Platforms and Developer Experience. We help enterprises reliably bring high-impact digital products to market faster, cheaper, and safer, working with technology leaders facing complex business challenges.

We take as much pride in our people, culture and work-life balance as we do in making better software. We’re not just making better software. We’re making the making of software better. Collaborative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to problem solving, we bring the step change our customer need to sustain innovation. Our values challenge us to do the best we can for ClearRoute, our customers and most importantly our team. This is an opportunity for you to build the organisation from the ground up, use your voice to drive change and help transform organisations and problem domains.

Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead and manage the company's financial operations across multiple regions. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring robust financial control, accurate and timely reporting, and effective business partnering with operational stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, experience managing multi-entity consolidations, and a proactive, directly involved approach. Experience within an IT consulting or professional services environment is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation and oversight of consolidated financial accounts across 5 regions

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts (consolidated and regional)

• Deliver insightful P&L reporting, including variance analysis vs budget and forecast

• Oversee regional and group-level cash flow reporting and forecasting

• Ensure consistency and standardisation of reporting across all entities

Month-End & Financial Close

• Own and manage the month-end close process across all entities

• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and in line with accounting standards

• Drive improvements to close timelines and reporting efficiency

• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met

Balance Sheet Control & Intercompany

• Maintain full ownership of balance sheet integrity, including regular reconciliations

• Oversee intercompany accounting, including recharges, eliminations, and reconciliations

• Ensure appropriate controls and documentation are in place across all entities

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Lead the annual audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors

• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements

• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, policies, and financial governance frameworks

• Support statutory reporting requirements where applicable

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

• Support and enhance the budgeting and forecasting processes

• Provide high-quality financial analysis and insights to support decision-making

• Partner with senior leadership to improve financial planning and visibility

• Critically evaluate assumptions and bring data-led perspectives to planning discussions

Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance partner to Operations and senior stakeholders

• Provide actionable insights to drive business performance and profitability

• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and operational efficiencies

• Support regional teams with financial guidance and best practice

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting

• Lead standardisation initiatives across regions while accommodating local requirements

• Support finance system implementations, upgrades, or optimisation projects

• Leverage automation and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy

Leadership & Team Oversight (if applicable)

• Mentor and support regional finance team members

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative finance culture

• Ensure clear roles, accountability, and development within the team

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen

• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy

• Clear and effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems

Required Experience:

• Strong experience managing multi-entity and multi-region consolidations

• Experience working with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role

• Experience within IT consulting, professional services, or similar environment (preferred)

• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and cash flow management

About You:

• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and directly involved in delivery

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Collaborative and business-focused mindset

• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change

• Keen interest in utilising and optimising the latest technological advancements, including AI solutions

At ClearRoute, we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes, and inclusion creates the conditions for everyone to thrive. We are proud to have built a family friendly working environment and have many employees who have caring responsibilities alongside work. We welcome applications from people who require flexibility and will be happy to discuss needs on an individual basis.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We celebrate individuality and our differences and understand that some differences may mean that you require changes made to the interview process. We are happy to cater to your needs to make the interview accessible, if this is something you require please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]