Financial Controller

Equifind; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate management firm in London is seeking a Financial Controller for a minimum 12-month FTC. This hands-on role will involve overseeing financial operations, leading the finance team, and reporting directly to the board. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant team management experience, joining a high-performing organization with a global footprint.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years PQE.
• Background in real estate or financial services preferred.
• Self-starter with timely report delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
• Lead and manage audit for the group.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Financial Controls

Compliance

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Equifind are excited to have joined up with an ambitious real estate organisation in London, who are looking for an interim financial controller to join the business, to assist them over the next year.

We're looking for a financial controller, who has a strong understanding background in managing and developing teams and leading the financial reporting from the front.

This is a very hands-on opportunity where you will be involved with all day-to-day operations, leading the team and interacting with the board. It has a very wide remit so you must enjoy having authority and making decisions.

Key duties and responsibilities for this financial controller position include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the Company and Group entities
• Ensuring that monthly, quarterly and annual reports are available for the Board, to enable effective decision making
• Lead and manage the audit for the group
• Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and procedures are in place and operating to the highest possible standards
• Managing the quarterly funding requests across the company and client group entities for all projects
• Providing leadership, direction and management to the finance team to enable the Company to provide the highest level of service to our clients
• Supporting the Finance Director to develop and implement a financial strategy that both capitalises on opportunities for efficiency gains and reduces risks across our international finance operations
• Take the lead in training and professional development of finance team members to promote their continuous improvement and development
• Forecasting and managing cash and working capital positions to maintain financial stability across international entities and projects, managing any currency risks that may exists
• Supporting the Finance Director in agreeing budgets
• Forecasting spend and monitoring performance against financial budgets and forecasts
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business to identify and realise opportunities for efficiency and process improvement
• Ensuring continuous compliance with local accounting, tax, legal and reporting regulations and requirements, working with external consultants as required
• Taking responsibility for ensuring the implementation of best practice record-keeping and the accurate use and regular updating of the electronic filing of documents and emails
• Assist with various projects and ad hoc work requested by the Finance Director and board members

Experience & Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5-10 years PQE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• A background in real estate or financial services would be advantageous
• Experience of Netsuite would be a plus
• MUST have a strong background in team management
• Be a self-starter and deliver reports in a timely and accurate manner

About the business

A real estate management firm that operates all over the globe. The business offers a wide range of services and focuses on delivering strong results for every one of their clients.

The business works closely with all their clients and looks at development management, project management, in addition to client services and portfolio management. Whatever the client needs, they can offer a tailored solution.

The business has grown its headcount considerably due to it's results, and you will be joining a high performing organisation.

You will be integral to leading the finance team, which has ten heads, and be expected to help develop them during your time in the business. This role offers maximum exposure to business operations with you working closely with both the finance director and the board members regularly.

The business likes everyone to be office-based, so you will be required to be in 4-5 days per week. They do offer flexibility as and when needed, though.

Daily Rate/Salary

This financial controller opportunity in London, will be via FTC of £90k-£110k, depending on your experience and industry background.

This assignment will be for a minimum of 12 months, with a view to starting in October.

We will be running interviews this week, so please apply quickly if interested.