Financial Controller

Position: UK Financial Controller
Position Title:

UK Financial Controller

Location:

Merthyr Tydfil/Cardiff

Reporting To: UK Head of Operations & Finance, indirect to Group Finance based in Australia

Key stakeholder relationships Global CEO, Senior Leadership Team

Department:
Finance

Purpose Statement

The UK Financial Controller is responsible for leading and managing the finance function across The BUSY Group UK. This role ensures robust financial control, accurate and timely reporting, and effective oversight of statutory compliance. The UK Financial Controller has direct line management responsibility for all UK finance staff and acts as the operational lead for finance across The BUSY Group UK, providing structure, discipline and accountability across the function.

This position will work closely with the Group Finance function based in Australia to ensure alignment with global reporting standards and group requirements.

Our PURPOSE

To make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

BUSYOLOGY

At the heart of BUSYology is a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, investment and celebration.

Where our company culture thrives on the dynamic energy of a bustling environment. We believe in harnessing the power of BUSYness to fuel collaboration, innovation and impact. Our workplace is not just busy — it's a vibrant ecosystem where everyone’s contributions are valued and each moment is an opportunity for growth.

Our guiding principles

See and listen to everyone in ways that inspire self-worth and courageous action.

Keep exploring and expanding what’s possible for our customers.

Connect and collaborate to go further than you can on your own.

When the decision is challenging, go for the greater good.

Be brilliant! Give yourself, and all of us, permission to excel proudly in service of our purpose.

Reporting:

This position reports to the Head of Operations & Finance.

Primary Responsibilities Leadership of the UK Finance Function:

Direct line management of all finance staff

Set clear objectives, performance standards and delivery expectations

Drive accountability, accuracy and timeliness across the function

Develop capability within the finance team and support succession planning

Foster a culture of ownership, professionalism and continuous improvement

Act as the first escalation point for operational finance matters

Financial Control and Reporting:

Full ownership of the monthly close process across all UK entities

Preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts

Delivery of clear, accurate and timely board ready reporting packs

Ensure integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations

Oversee intercompany reconciliations and group adjustments

Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls

Lead audit preparation and manage external audit processes

Financial Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis:

Lead the end to end annual budget process across all UK entities

Prepare and present budget and forecast outputs, including risks, sensitivities and key variances, in a clear and board ready format

Develop and maintain financial models to support reforecasts and scenario analysis

Partner with the Head of Operations & Finance and senior operational leaders to translate delivery plans into reliable financial forecasts

Complete financial budgets and supporting analysis for tender submissions

Statutory and Compliance Oversight:

Oversee preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP

Act as primary liaison with external accountants and tax advisers

Ensure VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE processes are compliant and timely

Review statutory submissions to ensure alignment with internal financial records

Maintain a compliance calendar covering Companies Act and filing obligations

Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trail standards are maintained

Cash Flow and

Risk Management:

Lead rolling cash flow forecasting across all UK entities

Monitor working capital and liquidity

Identify financial risks and escalate material issues appropriately

Ensure there are no compliance or reporting issues

Systems and Process Improvement:

Standardise finance processes across…