Full job descriptionFinancial 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.