Financial Controller

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Fintech sector is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while driving continuous improvement and aligning finance operations with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified finance professional with a proven track record in leadership and a commitment to excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and strategic growth, and take the next step in your career in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with exceptional post qualification experience.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial control, including statutory reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Attention to Detail

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Financial Controller / Finance Lead / Group Finance

We are working with one of the UK's leading Fintech companies who are experts in the payment and financial services arena, where the business has successfully diversified into a number of other sectors.

As part of our evolving Finance team, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of the department and of the business while working in a fast-paced and evolving environment. We are looking for an experienced leader to guide our finance operations and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the finance leadership team to support and advance the business and finance function.
2. Oversee group financial control, including statutory reporting and intercompany requirements.
3. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.
4. Manage Operational Cashflow within the group.
5. Accountable for leading the payroll function.
6. Ensure finance operations are aligned with commercial objectives, providing insight into current and future financial risks.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced finance professional seeking to advance their career and step into a strategic leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to:

1. Be fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with exceptional post qualification experience.
2. Have the ability to lead, motivate, and coach a team while effectively managing team activity.
3. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial colleagues.
4. Stay up to date with UK financial regulations and emerging standards to ensure compliance and best practices.
5. Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, driving efficiencies in both systems and reporting.
6. Have strong accuracy and attention to detail, along with excellent organisation and time management skills.
7. Experience in change management and systems implementation would be beneficial but is not essential.

If this is of interest to you then click apply now!