Financial Controller

Jmf Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday

Job summary

Jmf Associates is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance team within a growing service group in the UK. You will work closely with the CFO to improve management information, oversee month-end processes and ensure accurate reporting across the group.

The role requires CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification and a proven ability to manage a team, implement ERP systems and leverage AI tools to drive efficiency. Hybrid working with office presence in London is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified with CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• 3+ years in a senior management role.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP implementations and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, develop and motivate the finance team.
• Improve processes and implement procedures to streamline day-to-day tasks.
• Produce detailed monthly management accounts and commentary for Senior Management Team.
• Business partner with stakeholders to review budgets regularly.
• Oversee month-end, balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare detailed cashflow reports.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Handle VAT, corporate tax and compliance with HMRC.
• Support CFO on ERP deployment and staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

AI tools usage

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

ERP implementation

Job description

A unique opportunity to join a highly successful, established service group at a time of organic growth and external investment, Working closely with the CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance team and improving the provision, speed and accuracy of the management information across the Group. Duties will include:

Responsibility of the Financial Controller Role:

• Manage, train, develop and motivate the finance team
• Improve processes and implement procedures to streamline some of the day to day tasks
• Produce detailed, monthly management accounts and commentary to present to the Senior Management Team
• Business Partner with Stakeholders across the group to review budgets on a regular basis and address any issues
• Month end, balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Detailed cashflow reports
• Assist with year end statutory accounts and liaise with the Auditors
• VAT, corporate tax and compliance, liaising with HMRC
• Work with the CFO on the implementation of a new ERP system and roll out the staff training

Requirements of the Financial Controller Role:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified with a minimum of 3 years in a senior management role
• Proven track record managing and motivating a team
• Advanced Excel skills to produce more detailed analysis
• Systems implementation experience is an advantage
• Used to using AI tools to streamline and become more efficient

Benefits of the Financial Controller Role:

• Work from home 2 days a week and 3 days in the office
• 25 days holiday
• Pension and healthcare