Financial Controller

Financial Controller- Up to £110,000 + 30% Bonus- London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)- ACCA/CIMA/ACA- Energy/ Commodities/ Hedge Funding Background

IN2 Consult is partnering with a key client on the recruitment of a  dynamic Financial Controller to lead our finance team. This role is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing month-end management accounting, statutory reporting, and driving process improvements. The successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner, providing financial insight to support key stakeholders in decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader with a background in hedge funds, energy trading, Commodities or the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts and financial reporting in compliance with IFRS 9.

• Oversee statutory reporting, liaising with external auditors and regulators as required.

• Provide effective leadership and mentorship to a direct team of 4 finance professionals, with overall responsibility for a wider team of 15.

• Partner closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial analysis and strategic insights to drive business decisions.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and controls.

• Lead and support key finance projects, including systems and process enhancement initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar leadership role within a hedge fund, energy trading, commodities or energy industry.

• Strong understanding of IFRS 9 and other relevant accounting standards.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing finance teams.

• Track record of driving process improvements and delivering operational excellence.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

• Strong project management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Financial Controller- Up to £110,000 + 30% Bonus- London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)- ACCA/CIMA/ACA- Energy/ Commodities/ Hedge Funding Background