Financial Controller

Pioneering People; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering company in London is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance function across two group companies. The role involves providing financial reporting, analysis, and insights to support strategic decision-making, with a flexible part-time structure and remote working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible, part-time hours – 30 hours per week

Highly supportive culture

Remote working with occasional travel into London

Private healthcare after probation

Mobile and Laptop

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA with strong analytical and IT skills.
• Experience in using Xero and Dext preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Management and supervision of the Finance Officer.
• Monthly management reporting and financial analysis.
• Day-to-day financial control and liaising with external accountants.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Dext

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Are you an experienced Financial Controller keen to have a broader role that encompasses reporting, analysis and business partnering across two group companies? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you.

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As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the group’s finance function across both companies, working closely with the Managing Director and partnering with the leadership team to provide accurate reporting, robust financial processes and financial insights that will help drive the company’s strategy forwards.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Flexible, part-time hours – 30 hours per week
• Highly supportive culture
• Remote working – with occasional travel into London
• Private healthcare (following 6 month probation)
• Mobile and Laptop

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

• Management and supervision of the Finance Officer (AP, AR, credit control, bank recs)
• Monthly management reporting for the leadership team and board
• Financial analysis and modelling to support the leadership team and board
• Day to day financial control including VAT returns, bank payment supervision, month end finalisation, supervising payroll
• Liaising with our external accountants for year-end accounts and tax returns
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Demonstrate adaptability by learning and integrating new systems as needed.
• Lead the company’s annual sustainability review to ensure commitments to environmental and social responsibility are met.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA
• Experience in using Xero and Dext
• Strong analytical and IT skills
• Proficient in MS Office and advanced in Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Ability to pick up new processes and systems quickly

What’s Next?

If you have the passion and skillset to hit the ground running in this Financial Controller position, APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.