Financial Controller

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee the full financial operations of the organisation and its associated property development entity. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure accurate reporting, compliance and efficient financial processes across both entities.

Key duties include cash flow forecasting, month-end reporting, payroll administration and contract negotiation with suppliers, service providers and insurers.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing and interpreting management accounts.
• Experience in regulated or multi-entity environments is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a rolling six-month cash flow forecast to support effective short-term financial control.
• Produce and monitor a three-year cash flow forecast, including covenant calculations and working capital assessments.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Manage sales invoicing, credit control and account reconciliations.
• Oversee purchase ledger processing, supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• Administer monthly payroll, including pension auto-enrolment and statutory compliance.
• Manage employee-related matters such as leave entitlement, sickness, statutory payments and wage compliance.
• Handle customer and supplier queries.
• Prepare daily financial updates for senior management.
• Complete monthly credit card reconciliations for both entities.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-focused Financial Controller to oversee the full financial operations of the organisation, as well as those of an associated property development entity responsible for on-site construction projects. Working closely with senior leadership, this role is essential for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong compliance, and efficient financial processes across both businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Prepare and maintain a rolling six-month cash flow forecast to support effective short-term financial control.
• Produce and monitor a three-year cash flow forecast, including covenant calculations and working capital assessments.

Daily & Monthly Financial Operations

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Manage sales invoicing, credit control and account reconciliations.
• Oversee purchase ledger processing, supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• Administer monthly payroll, including pension auto-enrolment and statutory compliance.
• Manage employee-related matters such as leave entitlement, sickness, statutory payments and wage compliance.
• Handle customer and supplier queries.
• Prepare daily financial updates for senior management.
• Complete monthly credit card reconciliations for both entities.

Reporting & Compliance

• Produce accurate month-end and year-end management, statutory and financial accounts.
• Support external audit requirements where applicable.
• Monitor monthly KPIs and report variances.
• Submit monthly CIS returns
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns for the development entity.

Project & Operational Support

• Monitor development and construction projects, including preparing financial drawdown information for external assessors.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, service providers and insurers.
• Develop and implement improved financial processes, systems and internal controls.
• Carry out additional tasks as required by senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in preparing and interpreting management accounts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and organisational ability.
• Proficiency with financial software (e.g., Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Experience in a regulated or multi-entity environment is beneficial but not essential.