Financial Controller

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private members’ club in central London is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial administration and oversee the Finance Department. The role requires strong financial acumen, an accounting qualification, and the ability to work independently. Ideal candidates will bring excellent communication skills and preferably have experience in a members' club environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience in financial administration and management.
• Desirable experience in a members' club environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department, including payroll.
• Provide management accounts, forecasts, and strategic financial advice.
• Manage annual budgets, audits, and compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate as a standalone

Grit and determination

Knowledge of Xero

Education

Grade, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or QBE

Job description

I’m working with an exceptional and historic private members’ club in central London.It offers dining, accommodation, event spaces, and networking opportunities for its members.

As the Financial Controller, you will report directly to the CEO and will be heavily relied upon to take on all aspects of financial administration, from managing the general day-to-day finances, such as paying invoices and billing customers, to ensuring costs are controlled and in line with budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department, including payroll.
• Safeguard the financial stability and long-term viability of the organisation.
• Provide senior management with management accounts, forecasts, cash flow analysis, and strategic financial advice
• Produce monthly and year-end accounts, including all reconciliations, KPIs, and commentary.
• Manage annual budgets, audits, insurance, banking, investments, and compliance (VAT, HMRC, pensions).
• Oversee cash flow, supplier payments, purchase ledger, debtors, and direct debits.
• Administer membership billing, subscriptions, renewals, and revenue reporting.
• Support committees with reports, papers, minutes, and financial insight.
• Contribute to strategic management decisions and process improvements.
• Lead, train, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and standards.

The successful candidate.

• Grade, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or QBE
• Able to operate as a standalone.
• Excellent communication skills, grit, and determination.
• Knowledge of Xero.
• Experience within a members' club environment is desirable.