Financial Controller (6 month contract)
Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the finance function within a growing, ambitious organisation. Reporting to the CFO, the role will manage the finance team and oversee financial and commercial reporting across all entities and service lines, while driving the optimisation of a newly implemented ERP system.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring timely delivery of monthly reporting
- Embed and optimise the ERP system to enhance automation, efficiency and ways of working
- Oversee monthly management accounts, financial performance reports and board-level reporting
- Manage the preparation of audited financial statements and liaise with external auditors
- Oversee corporation tax computations, VAT returns and ensure full tax compliance
- Lead budgeting, long-term financial planning and preparation of rolling profit and cashflow forecasts, including financial modelling
- Drive profitability reporting, contract performance analysis and staff utilisation insights
- Monitor expenditure against budgets and support corrective action where required
- Strengthen internal financial controls and documentation
- Jointly supervise an outsourced payroll function with People & Culture
- Support the wider finance team and the CFO as needed
The Person:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller and management role, including team development
- Expertise with accounting software
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Demonstrable experience in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting
- Strong commercial awareness and KPI reporting experience
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build trusted relationships at all levels
The Benefits:
- Up to £90K
- City centre location
- Hybrid working
- Pivotal role working closely with CFO
To discuss this Financial Controller job in the strictest confidence please contact Laura Haggan or apply via the link below.