Financial Controller

Marks Sattin Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd in Dartford is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a dynamic international organisation. This role will involve working closely with senior leadership to provide financial analysis and manage a team.

Key responsibilities include overseeing statutory reporting, enhancing financial processes, and managing cash flow. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in senior finance roles, particularly in project-based environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller.
• Familiarity with project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership for performance and pricing analysis.
• Manage finance team ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Enhance financial systems for scalability.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes.
• Oversee statutory reporting and audits.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Experience in a senior finance position

Proficient with modern accounting systems

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Ability to collaborate across time zones

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

Financial Controller

Reporting to: CFO

Overview

This is an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic finance professional to join a fast-growing, international organisation operating in a creative, project-led environment.

The business works with some of the biggest, globally recognised names in entertainment and is focused on ambitious long-term expansion.

The role offers exposure to a dynamic setting with strong career development potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to provide analysis on performance, pricing, and project profitability.
• Manage and develop the finance team with two direct reports - ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high performance.
• Enhance financial systems and processes to support scalability and consistency across locations.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes
• Oversee statutory reporting, audits, tax, and insurance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and payment processes

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous experience in a senior finance or Financial Controller position
• Experience within an international, project-based environment is highly desirable
• Proficient with modern accounting systems and advanced Excel
• High attention to detail and ability to collaborate across time zones
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business