Financial Controller

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and growing facilities management business is looking for a Financial Controller to lead financial governance and compliance across a complex £800m+ operation. This senior role involves managing statutory reporting, treasury operations, and tax compliance while ensuring adherence to IFRS. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance Business Partners to foster a culture of strong financial control and best practices. If you are a technically proficient and commercially astute professional looking to make a significant impact, this is an exciting opportunity to drive financial excellence in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Bonus of up to 20%

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

6% employer-matched pension contribution

Life assurance (3 x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant with strong IFRS and UK reporting knowledge.
• Experience in treasury, tax compliance, and managing audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance and compliance across a £800m+ operation.
• Deliver statutory accounts and oversee the audit process.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Treasury management

Tax compliance

Audit management

Advanced Excel skills

P2P processes

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

About this role

An established and growing facilities management business is seeking a technically proficient and commercially astute Financial Controller to lead on financial governance, controls, and compliance across a complex and expanding £800m+ operation. This senior leadership role, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, will be responsible for statutory reporting, treasury management, tax compliance, and adherence to IFRS throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) function and manage the relationship with the offshore transactional finance provider.
• Deliver accurate and timely statutory accounts and oversee the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage all tax matters including Corporation Tax, VAT, and CIS.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, supplier payments, and banking relationships.
• Maintain a compliant and auditable fixed asset register, ensuring appropriate capitalisation and depreciation.
• Act as custodian of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely resolution of issues.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for new business, bids, and strategic developments.
• Prepare technical papers to support audit readiness and maintain full compliance with IFRS.
• Support accurate monthly and year-end reporting, ensuring alignment with ledger data.
• Oversee the treatment of mobilisation costs and ensure consistent cost management practices.
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners to promote a culture of strong financial control and best practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory reporting.
• Proven experience in treasury, tax compliance, and audit management.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP is desirable.
• Strong understanding of P2P processes and financial controls.
• Experience managing remote teams and third-party service providers.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and constructively challenge across the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus of up to 20%
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance (for employee and partner)
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary)