Financial Controller

Meraki Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading and risk management business seeks a Financial Controller for its UK-regulated entity in London. This role involves full ownership of finance functions, offering autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong technical background in accounting and financial regulations, with excellent communication skills necessary to influence across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment, preferably financial services.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK statutory accounting and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record of delivering accurate, timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of accounting, control, and reporting for the UK-regulated entity.
• Preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Delivery of all regulatory reporting (FCA, HMRC, VAT).

Skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Financial Controller

Meraki Talent Birmingham, United Kingdom

Meraki Talent are working with a global trading and risk management business to appoint a Finance Controller into their London-based entity.

Meraki Talent are working with a global trading and risk management business to appoint a Finance Controller into their London-based entity.This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the finance function for a UK-regulated company operating across physical and financial markets. The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to shape finance operations in a growing and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of accounting, control, and reporting for the UK-regulated entity
• Preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP/IFRS
• Delivery of all regulatory reporting (FCA, HMRC, VAT)
• Oversee the audit process and ensure strong governance standards
• Develop and enhance internal control procedures and financial processes
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting cycles
• Support senior leadership with commercial analysis and performance insights
• Collaborate with international finance teams and shared service centres
• Line management and development of one finance team member

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a regulated environment, preferably financial services
• Strong technical knowledge of UK statutory accounting and regulatory frameworks
• Track record of delivering accurate, timely reporting in a dynamic business
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail and process improvement skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across teams and geographies

If you or someone you know are interested, please reach out to Nick Nikitin on [e-mail] or
020 4571 7392

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