Mackie Myers
Financial Controller
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Summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established, purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This role will lead the finance function, provide strategic financial insight, and ensure robust financial governance across the organisation.
This opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant seeking a broad leadership role that combines operational finance, business partnering, team management, and financial transformation.
Our Client
Our client is a respected organisation with a strong reputation in its sector and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for the communities it serves. They are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to support financial sustainability, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across the finance function.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting organisational decision-making.
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- Lead the day-to-day finance function and finance team
- Deliver accurate and insightful management reporting
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
- Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic decisions
- Strengthen financial controls, governance and risk management
Main Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality financial management across the organisation.
- Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial analysis
- Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes
- Manage cash flow, treasury and working capital activities
- Oversee audit, statutory reporting and regulatory compliance
- Support finance systems development and process improvement initiatives
The Successful Candidate
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant experience leading a finance function
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting
- Proven experience managing audits, budgets and financial controls
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and business partnering skills
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and financial modelling capability
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What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £75,000
- Hybrid working opportunities
- North West London location
- Senior leadership role with significant organisational influence
- Opportunity to lead finance transformation and systems projects
- Collaborative, supportive and values-led culture
- Exposure to board-level stakeholders and strategic decision-making
- Excellent opportunity for professional development and long-term career growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
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