Financial Controller

Crystal Clear Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage finance functions across 25 companies. The candidate must be a fully qualified accountant with extensive knowledge in UK accounting standards, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of financial management. This role involves producing consolidated financial reports, ensuring compliance, and leading a finance team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
• Experience managing accounts for multiple entities (25 companies).
• Deep knowledge of UK accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management across multiple companies.
• Produce accurate consolidated financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and audit obligations.
• Develop robust financial systems and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Excel

Job description

Position: Financial Controller

Location: Wembley

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function across a portfolio of businesses. This is a pivotal role, requiring an individual with exceptional technical expertise and the ability to manage the financial operations of multiple entities simultaneously.

The successful candidate will have proven experience running consolidated accounts and reporting for a group structure or multi-company environment (circa 25 companies).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management across multiple companies within the group.
• Produce accurate and timely consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings, and audit obligations.
• Develop and maintain robust financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting for multiple entities.
• Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and accuracy.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and external advisors as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong track record as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
• Essential: Experience managing accounts for multiple entities (25 companies).
• Deep knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent systems knowledge (ERP/accounting software, Excel, and reporting tools).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to translate financials into actionable business strategy.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and detail-focused.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-driven.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Financial Controller with a background in managing multi-entity group structures, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience.