Financial Controller

SecsintheCity; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company is seeking a candidate with 6-10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial controlling. The successful applicant will have strong expertise in financial statements and accounting processes. Proficiency in Excel and an analytical mindset are essential. Candidates should have a proactive approach and the ability to manage diverse financial activities in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial controlling roles.
• Direct experience in end-to-end accounting processes and financial statement preparation.
• Strong expertise in financial statements, general accounting, treasury, and operational taxation.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting knowledge

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Excel

Problem-solving

Job description

• Required 6-10 years of experience in finance, accounting or financial controlling roles within structured organizations.
• Preference for candidates coming from consulting firms, corporate environments, financial services, asset management, private equity, banks or international contexts.
• Direct experience in end-to-end accounting processes and financial statement preparation is essential.
• Strong expertise in financial statements, general accounting, treasury, operational taxation, reporting and controls.
• Excellent command of Excel at an advanced level.
• High level of operational autonomy, with the ability to manage finance processes without constant supervision.
• Accuracy, method and strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset and the ability to interpret numbers and processes. Strong sense of responsibility, reliability and integrity.
• Ability to structure procedures, improve processes and identify inefficiencies. Flexibility and willingness to work in international environments.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and managing complexity.
• Preferred experience in lean and dynamic environments, with high exposure and a wide range of responsibilities.
• Ability to manage diverse accounting, administrative, treasury and reporting activities.
• Strong focus on data quality and process transparency.
• Collaborative attitude while maintaining a strong sense of ownership.