Finance Controller - 15-Month London Contract Lead

Sheridan Maine London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting a Financial Controller for a well-established Central London organisation on a 15-month maternity cover contract. You will lead the finance function, own financial control, month-end and year-end close, reporting, cash flow and VAT, with oversight of payroll and external audit.

You will drive improvements to systems and processes, providing insights to support growth and decision-making. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified candidates with 3+ PQE are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least three years' post-qualified experience.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, hotels or restaurants is advantageous.
• Strong experience of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting.
• Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team with clear accountability and high standards.
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable, supplier payments and staff expenses.
• Own the month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and maintain the balance sheet with reconciliations.
• Manage rolling cash flow forecasts and provide insight into cash position and risks.
• Oversee payroll processing with external provider and resolve queries.
• Coordinate with external auditors and help prepare statutory financial statements.
• Lead annual budgeting and regular reforecasting across key areas of the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate and standardise finance processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Sheridan Maine is recruiting a Financial Controller for a well-established Central London organisation on a 15-month maternity cover contract. You will lead the finance function, own financial control, month-end and year-end close, reporting, cash flow and VAT, with oversight of payroll and external audit.

You will drive improvements to systems and processes, providing insights to support growth and decision-making. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified candidates with 3+ PQE are encouraged to apply.