Commerce and Industry
Financial Controller
SUMMARY: As the name suggests, the Financial Controller is responsible for co-ordinating the daily routine of a finance team. The controller is responsible for the monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting and ensuring that the various departments in the business produce timely and accurate results that give a true representation of the health and wealth of the business.
BACKGROUND: Finance Controllers must be flexible and have a diverse skill set. You need to be a good communicator, able to give commercial advice to senior non-finance managers. Successful controllers are good all-rounders who hold a financial qualification.
CAREER PROGRESSION: The obvious progression from Financial Controller is to Finance Director. However, it is also possible to move into a commercial controller role or become a Group Financial Controller.
