Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join Toshiba's Smart Metering Division. Reporting directly to the division head, you will play a key role in providing financial leadership, business partnering, statutory compliance support, and detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business.

This is a varied and hands-on role offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders in both the UK and Japan. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial control, driving continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality management information to support the growth and success of the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis.
• Provide financial and commercial support to divisional leadership, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve business performance.
• Oversee key finance functions, including treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets.
• Prepare and review monthly forecasts, annual budgets, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flow reporting.
• Manage statutory accounts preparation, external audits and corporate compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, IFRS/US GAAP requirements and corporate reporting guidelines.
• Manage tax and VAT compliance activities, working closely with external advisers where required.
• Support and develop a Financial Accountant, providing coaching and guidance.
• Lead finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the division.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, including senior management teams in the UK and Japan.
  
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant who combines strong technical expertise with excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within financial or management accounting roles.
• Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience of statutory accounts, audit processes and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working within a multinational organisation.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials.
• Experience of working with international stakeholders and reporting requirements.
  
  

What We Offer

• A highly visible role working closely with senior leadership.
• The opportunity to influence business decision-making and strategy.
• Exposure to international stakeholders and projects.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.