Role & Business Overview
A leading consultancy firm is seeking an ACA or ACCA-qualified Financial Controller with a practice background to join their London office. The firm operates across multiple regions, and the finance function is central to ensuring financial integrity, accurate reporting, and supporting strategic business decisions. You will lead a small finance team and play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the finance function.
Financial Controller Role Responsibilities
1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four finance professionals.
2. Oversee day-to-day operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Balance Sheet management.
3. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
4. Prepare and analyse revenue reporting and forecasts, providing actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
5. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls, supporting audits and tax requirements.
6. Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging systems and automation where possible.
Financial Controller Key Requirements
7. ACA or ACCA qualified, with a strong practice background.
8. Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.
9. Strong operational finance knowledge, including month-end close, reporting, and balance sheet management.
10. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
Why Us?
11. Join a highly respected professional services firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
12. Lead a pivotal finance function and influence strategic decision-making.
13. Exposure to multi-region operations across EMEA and the US.
14. Opportunity to drive process improvements and professional development within a dynamic, high-performing team.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.