Financial Controller

JasperRose – A Sphere Digital Recruitment Group Company; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent bonus

Additional benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee operational finance activities in a multi-site business. The role requires leadership of a finance team, management of audits, and delivering accurate financial reports. Qualified accountants with experience in a multi-site environment and strong analytical skills are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary up to £100,000 plus benefits, and the opportunity for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience managing financial processes in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate management reporting.
• Lead and develop a finance team for high-quality reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Ensure strong financial governance across all locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Proven experience in a commercial, multi-site environment

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Proven people leader

Strong analytical skills

Highly organised

Job description

Financial Controller – Multi-site business – London with Hybrid working – Salary up to £100,000

We’re seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead day‑to‑day operational finance activities and partner closely with senior leaders across a multi‑site organisation. This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, audit, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month‑end close process and deliver accurate management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) across multiple sites.
• Lead, coach, and develop a finance team to deliver consistent, high‑quality reporting to tight deadlines in a multi‑site environment.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with operational leaders across the business.
• Manage the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Take full ownership of statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g. VAT and other filings).
• Ensure strong balance sheet control, reconciliations, and financial governance across all locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and controls.

Skills & Knowledge

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Must have proven experience in a commercial, multi‑site environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory accounts preparation.
• Proven people leader with the ability to build and develop high‑performing finance teams.
• Commercially minded, with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial insight for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and comfortable working to tight deadlines during critical reporting periods.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Technology, Information and Media, and Medical Practices

Benefits

Financial Controller – £120k base + Excellent Bonus + Benefits