Financial Controller

Bullfinch Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is looking for a qualified Financial Controller on a 6-month contract to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and budget management in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting qualifications and experience in financial controls within financial services, along with a high proficiency in Excel and financial systems. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a private equity-backed business context.

Qualifications

• Integral experience in financial control and reporting preferably in financial services.
• Ability to manage compliance and audit processes effectively.
• High Excel proficiency and experience with financial systems are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-to-date financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze management accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain strong financial control environment and support regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial control and reporting

Excel proficiency

Managing controls and compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP and finance tools

Job description

Financial Controller (6 month FTC) - Job Description

Position

Financial Controller (6-month contract)

Location

Isle of Man or Jersey (hybrid office/remote)

Reporting to

Finance Director (or equivalent)

Sector

Fiduciary, fund and advisory services (PE-backed)

Role Purpose

To drive disciplined financial reporting, control and compliance across the business, ensuring accurate and reliable financial information supports sound commercial decision‑making in a growing, private equity‑backed environment. The role will act as the hands‑on senior finance lead on a day‑to‑day basis, while the Finance Director focuses on strategic finance and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Control

• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑to‑date financial close processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts with meaningful analysis.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, reconciliations and financial data.

Compliance and Governance

• Maintain a strong financial control environment.
• Support statutory, regulatory and internal reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulatory bodies and tax advisors.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis

• Partner with business leaders to refresh budgets and short‑term forecasts.
• Analyse variances against budget and prior periods, providing clear insights and recommendations.

Process and Systems

• Champion improvements to financial systems, processes and controls to support hybrid working and business growth.
• Drive automation and system integration where possible, including ERP and finance tools.

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, operations and leadership teams to align performance metrics with business objectives.
• Support the Finance Director with financial presentations and internal and external stakeholder communications.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong financial control and reporting experience, ideally within financial services, fiduciary or funds environments.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Experience managing controls, compliance and audit processes.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in a private‑equity‑backed business.
• Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional finance (Isle of Man and/or Jersey).
• Background in process improvement and system implementation.