Financial Controller - Up to £85,000 + bonus + benefits - Central London/Hybrid working
My client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its Central London head office offering hybrid working. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, including team leadership, financial control, reporting, and process improvement. You will play a central role in ensuring the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and scalable processes to support continued growth and improved operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance function, including developing and mentoring the team
- Take ownership of the annual audit process, ensuring all information provided is accurate, robust, and delivered within agreed deadlines
- Coordinate and prepare the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts
- Implement, maintain, and monitor controls and procedures across all areas of financial reporting and control
- Lead projects and initiatives designed to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
- Review existing reporting and introduce new reporting where required
- Prepare financial information to support the three-year business plan
- Produce and present financial reports, insights, and analysis to the Board, senior management, and other key stakeholders
- Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Play a key role in the implementation and ongoing management of a new ERP system
Key requirements:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role
- Strong track record of producing high-quality management accounts and improving financial processes and controls
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear commercial insight for non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills, with confidence using ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools
- Previous ERP implementation experience would be advantageous
Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.