Financial Controller

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Performance-based bonus

Private healthcare coverage

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager in London to oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support informed business decisions in the infrastructure sector.

You will ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, analyse data for trends, and collaborate with other departments to enable overarching objectives. The role includes cash flow oversight and involvement in tax filings and audits. A strong benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulations.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives.
• Monitor cash flow and oversee financial planning processes.
• Support the preparation of tax filings and liaise with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulations.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives.
• Monitor cash flow and oversee financial planning processes.
• Support the preparation of tax filings and liaise with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

This Finance Manager role in London is all about keeping the numbers in check and helping the business make smart financial decisions. You'll be managing budgets, forecasts, and reports to ensure everything runs smoothly in the infrastructure sector.

Client Details

This company is privately backed within the infrastructure space.

Description

• Manage and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulations.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives.
• Monitor cash flow and oversee financial planning processes.
• Support the preparation of tax filings and liaise with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.

Profile

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance, ideally within infrastructure
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of local accounting standards and regulations in London.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Private healthcare coverage.