Financial Controller

• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £75,000

We are seeking an ambitious and capable Financial Controller, with experience from a project based professional services firm, to support the Head of Finance in leading the finance function of a mid-size built asset consultancy. With approximately 4-5 years' post-qualified experience, the ideal candidate will combine financial control, management reporting, team leadership, and process improvement. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, ensure robust financial controls, and provide high-quality financial information to support decision-making across the business.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Financial Control & Reporting: Lead the month-end close process, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, manage revenue recognition, and support statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Management Information: Produce and analyse monthly management accounts, develop KPI reporting, and assist in preparing reports for the Board and Directors.
• Working Capital & Cashflow: Oversee credit control and debtor collection activities, monitor WIP conversion, and maintain strong cash controls.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with budgeting and forecasting, prepare budget reports for managers, and monitor performance against budgets.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Support the development of financial systems enhance financial processes, and ensure data integrity.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership to the finance operations team, coach team members, and promote best practices.
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain strong internal controls, support compliance with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements, and assist with audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with significant relevant experience.
• Strong experience in financial control, management reporting, and team management.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and attention to detail.
• Desirable: Experience with ERP systems, and knowledge of revenue recognition and project accounting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities to lead projects and initiatives within the finance function.

What Success Looks Like:

• Within the first 12 months, you will take full ownership of month-end reporting, improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, strengthen financial controls, support the development of systems and become a trusted deputy to the Head of Finance.

To apply for the Financial Controller position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.