Financial Controller

European Regional Finance Controller | Industrial Manufacturing | Glasgow

We’re supporting a multinational organization operating across multiple European countries in their search for an experienced European Regional Finance Controller
. This is a senior, hands‑on finance leadership role with responsibility for regional accounting, compliance, reporting, and team management across Europe and selected international operations.

The role works closely with regional business units and plays a key part in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across a complex, multi‑country environment.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with IFRS and local GAAP
• Consolidate financial results across multiple European entities, providing clear variance analysis
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Coordinate internal and external audits, tax processes, and statutory reporting
• Oversee VAT, ECSL, and Intrastat reporting across Europe
• Manage and optimize financial processes using Workday Accounting
• Review and negotiate supplier contracts in collaboration with department leaders
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small regional finance team
• Partner with regional offices to ensure accurate and timely financial submissions
• Support financial risk assessment and mitigation initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and workflows
• Lead and develop finance operations in India and Israel

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
  , or related field
• Professional accounting qualification preferred (ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, or equivalent)
• 5–7 years’ experience in finance controlling or regional finance roles
• Experience operating in a multi‑country European environment
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards
• Experience managing teams or leading cross‑border finance projects
• Proficiency with Workday Accounting or comparable ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑culturally
• Fluent English required; additional European languages a plus

This role offers the chance to take ownership of regional finance operations within a complex international organization. You’ll have visibility across senior leadership, influence over process improvements, and the opportunity to lead finance teams across multiple geographies.