Financial Controller

Are you a commercially minded, qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing international business?

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our leadership team, working closely with the Finance Director to provide strategic direction across the Finance function. This is a high-profile role offering broad exposure across financial reporting, governance, controls, process improvement and team leadership within a complex international group structure.

About En Route:

En Route International is a global business operating as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers. With teams across the UK, USA, Australia and the UAE, we design and deliver premium baked goods, meals and snacks for the travel industry - bringing together world‑class manufacturing partners, smart product customisation, and a complex, high‑precision supply chain.

We’re a business built on momentum and partnership. We turn fresh insights into practical solutions, craft products that elevate the traveller experience, and work closely with our customers to deliver quality at scale. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for people who want to help shape what’s next in a fast‑moving, collaborative, and customer‑focused environment.

The Opportunity:

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening governance frameworks and driving operational excellence across the business and its six legal entities.

You will act as a key business partner, influencing decision-making while leading a talented finance team and delivering best-practice financial management across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Governance

• Lead external financial reporting across the group and its six legal entities.
• Oversee the preparation and review of separate and consolidated monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure high-quality monthly management reporting packs are delivered to Group within agreed deadlines.
• Act as the primary Finance lead for internal audit engagements, managing responses and remediation plans.
• Develop, maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies and governance frameworks.
• Lead cash forecasting activities and support effective liquidity management.
• Manage foreign exchange risk and exposure across the group.
• Oversee global payroll processes, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
• Lead credit risk management activities and proactively mitigate financial exposure.
• Partner with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and system enhancements.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentoring and development planning.
• Ensure effective cross-training and succession planning across the team.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance and the wider business.

About You:

You are a technically strong finance professional who combines exceptional financial expertise with a proactive and commercially focused approach.

Essential Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Significant experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Strong background in financial and management reporting.
• Experience within an international group environment.
• Proven expertise in financial consolidation.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Audit background.
• FMCG or manufacturing sector experience.

Personal Attributes

• An exceptional communicator, capable of presenting complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Highly organised with outstanding planning and prioritisation skills.
• Calm and decisive under pressure.
• Adaptable and quick to build credibility in new environments.
• An inspiring people leader with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and leading change.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels across the business.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-moving, international organisation where you can influence strategic decision-making, lead meaningful change and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence, leadership and commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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