Job Description
A project-focused, owner-managed SME based in Central London is looking to hire an ambitious ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified Financial Controller to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to entrepreneurial Directors and supervising 1 Assistant Accountant, the Financial Controller will:
Duties of the Financial Controller Role:
* Oversee/design and implement Financial Controls.
* Act as a true finance business partner with key stakeholders across the business in order to gain up-to-date data to ensure accurate financial reporting
* Lead the COO, lead on the annual budgeting and forecasting process
* Produce monthly management accounting packs to present to the Senior Leadership Team
* Oversee all transactional accounting (AP/AR/Treasury) and payments.
Requirements of the Financial Controller Role:
* ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified Accountant
* Experience working within a project-focused environment
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong Excel skills
* Ability to mentor staff
* Strong finance systems skills
* Inquisitive
* It would be beneficial if you have worked with investors or have gone through an acquisition previously.
Benefits of the Financial Controller:
* Hybrid - after probation is passed
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Discretionary bonus
* Number 1 in finance role