Financial Controller

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, technology-driven business operating within the insurance sector. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic finance team, supporting a rapidly expanding international organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting across multiple entities while ensuring robust financial controls and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including budget and variance analysis.
• Produce financial reports across multiple business entities.
• Prepare statutory accounts, tax returns and regulatory reporting.
• Manage VAT returns and corporation tax compliance.
• Prepare monthly forecasts covering revenue, expenditure and cash flow.
• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial performance reporting.
• Oversee treasury activities, including multi-currency cash management and foreign exchange considerations.
• Manage cash reporting and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll processing and liaise with external payroll providers.
• Act as the primary contact for auditors, banks and external advisors.
• Prepare financial reporting packs for senior leadership and board meetings.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Provide day-to-day oversight and mentoring of the finance team, ensuring accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, accounts payable and credit control.