Financial Controller
Core
Lead day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, reporting accuracy, and supporting strategic growth.
Role type
Senior Financial Controller
Builds
Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; budgets; forecasts; internal financial controls
Domain
Finance / Accounting / Professional Services
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
UK GAAP, IFRS, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, financial reporting, team leadership, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Professional services or legal sector experience, finance team restructuring, business transformation
Technologies
Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP
Responsibilities
Oversee preparation and delivery of financial reports; lead annual budgeting and forecasting; monitor financial performance and analyze variances; ensure compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS; manage cash flow and treasury activities; liaise with external auditors and tax advisors; develop and strengthen internal financial controls; lead and develop finance team members; support business planning and investment appraisals; ensure timely completion of VAT and Corporation Tax filings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities