Financial Controller

• Financial Controller
• London (Hybrid)
• Permanent
• Up to £80,000

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function for a growing business, reporting to the FD. This is a hands-on role covering financial control, month-end reporting and team management, with genuine scope to influence process improvement and business decision-making as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely management accounts
• Prepare statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process, acting as primary liaison with external auditors
• Own the balance sheet, including reconciliations and control account reviews
• Manage and develop a small finance team, including transactional finance staff
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filing requirements
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles in partnership with the FD/CFOProvide accurate, insightful financial information to support commercial decision-making
• Manage relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting tools
• Candidate

Requirements

• Essential
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level, or a strong Senior Management Accountant ready to step up
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP/FRS 102Experience managing or mentoring a finance team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience owning the year-end audit process
• Desirable
• Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth business
• Systems implementation or ERP migration experience
• Exposure to a similar sector/industry
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders or investors
• Financial Controller
• London (Hybrid)
• Permanent
• Up to £80,000