Financial Controller

CMC Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee daily finance operations and provide strategic guidance to the executive team. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and have substantial senior finance experience. This role is vital for managing budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior finance experience in a management role.
• Strong technical accounting expertise.
• Ability to lead and mentor a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily finance operations including accounting and budgeting.
• Establish financial controls and ensure compliance.
• Own monthly management accounts and financials.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Manage working capital and liquidity effectively.
• Champion process automation for efficiency.

Skills

Financial operations management

Strategic advisory

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Accounting expertise

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Financial Controller

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Finance Director and being an active member of the senior executive you will play a key role in managing the day to day finance function as well as supporting key decision making for the executive.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily finance operations: accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Establish robust financial controls, ensure full compliance, and act as strategic advisor to the executive team.
• Own monthly management accounts, statutory financials, and group reporting—delivering accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting cycles, track performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear strategic recommendations.
• Manage working capital and liquidity, oversee payroll and VAT, and provide expert guidance on revenue recognition for long-term contracts.
• Champion process automation and system improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, building a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to long-term financial planning, growth initiatives, and key business decisions. The successful candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), demonstrate substantial senior finance experience, possess strong technical expertise, and exhibit exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities.

Please send your CV to apply.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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