Financial Controller

CMC Consulting Limited; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage finance operations and support strategic decision-making. This role involves leading daily finance processes, establishing financial controls, and mentoring the finance team. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and proven leadership skills, driving financial performance and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and operations.
• Strong leadership capabilities to mentor and develop teams.
• Ability to formulate and implement financial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily finance operations including accounting and cashflow management.
• Establish financial controls and compliance measures.
• Manage monthly accounts and ensure standards adherence.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on performance tracking.
• Oversee payroll and provide guidance on revenue recognition.

Skills

Financial operations management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Strategic advising

Team leadership

Process automation

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Our client are 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

Duties will include

• 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 (A...