Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller
Organization: Leading Coffee Chain in UK
Department: Finance
Division: Leadership
Location: Gulberg Lahore Pakistan
Direct Supervisor: Finance Director / CFO

About the Client

The client is a diversified global holding group operating throughout the coffee value chain from seed to cup.
Their portfolio spans sourcing and trading of green coffee roasting and wholesale and hospitality supported by impact advisory and technology ventures.

They are building the worlds first truly vertically integrated and ethically driven coffee group combining commercial performance with positive impact across every stage of the value chain.

With offices and operations across the UK Europe the Middle East and Asia the client is entering an exciting growth phase and is strengthening its global finance function to match its scale and ambition.

About the Role

The Financial Controller will serve as the backbone of the groups finance operations leading a multi-entity finance team to ensure accuracy compliance and efficiency across all financial processes.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Head of Financial Reporting and Head of FP&A this role will oversee the full spectrum of operational finance including general accounting audits tax treasury cash flow and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic oversight with hands-on discipline capable of leading a growing team while ensuring the groups finances run seamlessly day to day. This is a high-impact leadership role central to embedding financial rigor governance and control as the organization expands globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage the finance operations team across all group entities ensuring accuracy efficiency and accountability.

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team fostering a culture of ownership collaboration and professional growth.

• Work closely with the Head of Financial Reporting and Head of FP&A to ensure alignment between accounting reporting and planning functions.

• Serve as the key operational deputy to the CFO capable of leading on critical matters when required.

2. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations across all subsidiaries ensuring completeness and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process ensuring timely and accurate financial results.

• Support the consolidation of financial statements across the group in coordination with the Head of Financial Reporting.

3. Controls Compliance & Audit

• Design implement and enforce robust internal control frameworks and accounting policies.

• Manage all statutory and group audits coordinating with internal and external auditors.

• Oversee compliance with tax laws and regulatory requirements in all relevant jurisdictions.

• Identify risks and establish mitigation strategies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

4. Treasury Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Lead daily weekly and monthly cash flow management ensuring liquidity across the group.

• Optimize working capital cycles payables receivables and inventory to support operational efficiency.

• Manage and strengthen relationships with banking partners supporting credit facility negotiations and trade finance.

• Ensure treasury processes and reconciliations are well-documented and audited.

5. Systems Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of ERP and accounting systems across entities.

• Drive standardization of accounting and control processes throughout the group.

• Lead initiatives to improve automation data accuracy and financial process efficiency.

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to enhance financial transparency and cost control.

Who Were Looking For

You are a hands-on detail-oriented finance leader with the ability to see the bigger picture. You thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and bring structure discipline and control to a growing organization without sacrificing agility.

You understand that a strong finance function is built on people systems and culture and youre eager to strengthen all three.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field.

• Professional qualification (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent).

• 1015 years of experience in financial management with at least 5 years in a senior controller or similar leadership role.

• Proven experience managing finance operations across multi-entity or international structures.

• Strong command of IFRS internal controls and audit processes.

• Demonstrated experience in cash flow management compliance and treasury.

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.

Desired:

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing or international trading environments.

• Exposure to UK or international group reporting structures.

• Experience supporting fundraising investor reporting or M&A activities.

• Prior experience building finance teams or implementing ERP systems.

Success in this Role Will Look Like

• Clean and timely month-end closes.

• Accurate and actionable management reporting.

• Predictable and well-managed cash flow.

• Fully documented and functioning internal controls.

• A capable motivated and cohesive finance team.

What We Offer

• A pivotal leadership role within a fast-growing international group.

• Exposure to diverse business models sourcing manufacturing trading retail and hospitality.

• A culture that values initiative impact and excellence.

• Long-term career growth potential as the finance function and organization continue to expand.