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Financial Controller - London (Hybrid) - Permanent - Up to £80,000
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function for a growing business, reporting to the FD. This is a hands-on role covering financial control, month-end reporting and team management, with genuine scope to influence process improvement and business decision-making as the company scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely management accounts
- Prepare statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process, acting as primary liaison with external auditors
- Own the balance sheet, including reconciliations and control account reviews
- Manage and develop a small finance team, including transactional finance staff
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filing requirements
- Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles in partnership with the FD/CFO
- Provide accurate, insightful financial information to support commercial decision-making
- Manage relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors
- Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting tools
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Essential
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level, or a strong Senior Management Accountant ready to step up
- Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP/FRS 102
- Experience managing or mentoring a finance team
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience owning the year-end audit process
Desirable
- Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth business
- Systems implementation or ERP migration experience
- Exposure to a similar sector/industry
- Experience presenting to senior stakeholders or investors
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