About this role
Financial Controller
Location: 2/3 days onsite (Hybrid Working)
The Opportunity
We are working with a well established, growing professional services organisation to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded business during an exciting period of finance transformation and growth.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this role combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership and change management. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the finance function, improving processes and controls, and helping to build a platform capable of supporting the next phase of the organisation's growth.
This is far more than a traditional controllership position. You'll be a trusted member of the senior finance leadership team, working closely with stakeholders across the business while leading a capable team and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
The Financial Controller will oversee the core financial control environment and lead several key operational finance functions. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial governance whilst helping modernise processes, systems and reporting capabilities across the business.
The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence how the finance function evolves over the coming years.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control
Ownership of the financial control framework across the businessEnsure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulationsLead the year-end audit process and maintain relationships with external auditors and advisorsOversee technical accounting matters and provide expertise to the wider businessSupport tax compliance activities and external reporting requirements Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a high-performing finance teamManage four direct reports covering areas such as operational finance, controls, treasury and finance projectsDrive performance, succession planning and capability developmentFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Treasury & Working Capital
Oversee cash flow forecasting and treasury activitiesSupport effective working capital management across the businessReview and improve cash management processes and controls Transformation & Continuous Improvement
Drive finance transformation initiativesIdentify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reportingSupport the ongoing development of systems and technology across the finance functionPartner with operational teams to improve efficiency and data quality Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with senior leadership teams across the businessAct as a key finance business partner to operational stakeholdersSupport strategic decision-making through financial insight and analysis About You
We are looking for a technically strong finance leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes and operating within a collaborative environment.
Essential Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred, although ACCA or equivalent will be considered)Significant experience within a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roleStrong technical accounting and financial reporting expertiseExperience managing and developing finance teamsDemonstrable experience improving financial controls, processes and governanceStrong understanding of treasury and cash flow managementAbility to build relationships across operational and senior leadership teams Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and people management capabilityCommercially minded with excellent problem-solving skillsConfident communicator able to influence at senior levelsHighly organised with strong attention to detailComfortable operating in a changing and evolving environmentProactive and solutions-focused approach Desirable
Experience within professional services, consultancy, property or partnership environmentsExposure to finance transformation programmesERP implementation experienceExperience supporting business growth and organisational change
What's on Offer
Performance-related bonusCar allowancePrivate healthcareEnhanced holiday entitlementHybrid working environmentOpportunity to work closely with an experienced CFOSignificant scope to shape and influence the future finance function
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation that places a genuine emphasis on culture, collaboration and long-term development. With a supportive leadership team, significant transformation projects underway and a clear vision for the future, the Group Financial Controller will have the opportunity to make a visible impact while developing their own career in a high-profile leadership role.
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