* London St James (with frequent weekly 2 days travel to Basildon, Essex)
Financial Controller
Full Time / Permanent
Location:
* Basildon, Essex
OR
* London St James (with frequent weekly 2 days travel to Basildon, Essex)
Salary: £85k - £100k+ (Negotiable, depending on experience) Bonus, Share options, Pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
The Opportunity:
Our client is seeking a seasoned finance professional with a passion for leadership and a proven ability to drive financial excellence. They are looking for a dynamic Finance Controller to join their team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will play a key part in the company's financial operations, ensuring financial health, regulatory compliance, and strategic success within the investment industry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Finance team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
* Oversee the month-end close process and prepare management accounts.
* Optimise processes and controls, focusing on automation and efficiency.
* Maintain and enhance a robust financial control environment.
* Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable teams for efficient transaction processing.
* Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, CRS/FATCA reporting, VAT filing, and R&D tax credits.
* Provide mentorship and leadership to your team, fostering growth and development.
* Collaborate with Operations to improve process efficiency.
* Liaise with auditors and external advisors for annual reports, accounts, and tax computations.
* Manage staff payroll and oversee cost management for business safeguarding.
* Oversee cash flow management and reporting.
* Support the transition to a unified general ledger/ERP system.
* Uphold financial policies and ensure process adherence.
About You:
* Experienced Leader: You have a track record of leading finance teams with strong organisational and time management skills.
* Problem Solver: You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable handling multiple projects.
* Innovative: You're not afraid to challenge the status quo and innovate processes.
* Detail-Oriented: Accuracy is your hallmark, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
* Communicator: Open, transparent, and excellent at communication, you build trust and lead with integrity.
* Proactive: You take initiative, prioritize effectively, and work well under tight deadlines.
* Team Player: Collaborative by nature, you set high standards and strive to excel.
Experience & Knowledge:
* Background in financial services (banking, investment management, insurance).
* Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
* Extensive experience with Sage, including analysis codes, integrations, and automation.
* Advanced MS Excel skills (SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus).
* Experience in general ledger migration, including project management, mapping, and reconciliations.
Qualifications:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a significant impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr