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Financial Controller
Borough, London
£64,000 - £80,000 depending on experience + discretionary bonus other bens
Our market-leading client is looking to secure the services of a new Financial Controller. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller is responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, planning and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making.
As a Financial Controller you’ll oversee a team of 7 financial professional and be accountable for;
- Financial Control Systems: Maintain and improve robust financial control systems, identifying and mitigating risks to prevent errors, waste, and fraud
- Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance
- Financial Planning: Prepare and manage long-term financial plans and forecasts aligned with business goals. You will primarily
Key requirements for the Financial Controller role:
- Financial Control:
- Maintain and improve a robust system of financial control, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations.
- Identify and mitigate new risks to avoid errors, waste, and fraud.
- Deliver continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to support growth strategies.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
- Month-End Close:
- Co-ordinate the month-end close process and approve General Journals.
- Review and draft commentary for the Monthly Business Report to agreed deadlines.
- Financial Planning:
- Prepare the Annual, 5-year, and 30-year plans and quarterly reforecasts.
- Collaborate with operational teams to align financial strategy with business goals regarding property investment and maintenance.
- Cashflow Management:
- Produce cashflow statements and monitor liquidity on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
- Produce the annual statutory accounts report.
- Audit and Compliance:
- Liaise with external auditors and review/prepare PBC schedules for the statutory audit.
- Tax and Payroll:
- Prepare all tax returns and supporting schedules, including PAYE, CT, and CIS.
- Review and approve monthly payroll, expenses, and pensions, post journals, and prepare payment files.
- Reporting:
- Produce and communicate high-quality reports and commentaries to both Finance and non-Finance staff.
Skills & experience required of the Financial Controller role:
- A higher education qualification (e.g. Degree) with
- CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification preferable with 2-3 years PQE
- Experienced in the preparation and presentation of reports and analysis related to property investments and related cash flow to internal finance and non-finance staff
- Liquidity and cash flow forecasting experience relating to property acquisitions
- Demonstrable experience at managing a finance team
- Highly numerate/analytical, a proficient user of MS Office suite with high level of Excel skills incl. Pivot Tables, v-lookups and beyond. Experienced with property management financial systems.
- Experience in preparing audit schedules and facilitating auditors with their enquiries.
- Personable, collaborative with leadership qualities, a fluent communicator - written and oral
- High achiever, ambitious, and an ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
Our client is built on diversity. Their ambition is to build an inclusive culture where diversity is embraced, and everyone feels safe, respected, valued and able to thrive as part of a winning, engaged team.
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.
