Financial Controller - North
hace 8 días
London
Financial Controllerup to £95k3 days in London OfficeMust be Big Four Background with Industry experience I am recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller, from Big Four to join a Global business that has grown quickly by acquisition and going through a big period of change and transformation. You will be managing a team of up to 5 people (UK and offshore), maintaining new processes and improving existing ones. The role includes responsibility for team leadership, month-end reporting activities, compliance obligations, and collaboration with stakeholders across the wider business.Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate period-end financial close activities, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved., • Review and approve accounting entries within delegated authority limits., • Consolidate financial results from multiple business units and prepare reporting packs for senior stakeholders., • Present financial performance updates, including commentary on key variances, trends, and business drivers., • Apply relevant accounting principles and standards in the preparation and review of financial information., • Analyse balance sheet and profit and loss performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods., • Partner with financial planning and business support teams to provide insight into operational and financial performance., • Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members through regular coaching, feedback, and performance discussions., • Support collaboration between internal teams operating across different locations and service functions., • Contribute to group-level reporting requirements and finance transformation initiatives where required., • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure identified issues are investigated and resolved appropriately., • Monitor service delivery performance and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and consistently., • Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency., • Support compliance activities, including taxation, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements., • Review payroll-related accounting entries and period-end accruals where applicable., • Assist with internal and external audit processes and liaise with professional advisers when required., • Promote high standards of communication, professionalism, and customer service across the finance function., • Support the implementation of new processes, systems, and business initiatives., • Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support business objectives.Core Competencies, • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise., • Big Four background with industry experience, • IFRS 15, • SOX experience, • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams., • Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities., • Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and compliance requirements., • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills., • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence., • Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on delivery.Skills and Experience, • Professionally qualified accountant or equivalent recognised qualification., • Experience in financial control, reporting, or accounting leadership roles., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Proven ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines., • Experience supervising and developing team members., • Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving environments., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Proficiency with spreadsheet and financial reporting applications.