Financial Controller Asset Management

Kanadevia Inova; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Finance and Controlling Manager. The role focuses on overseeing financial reporting and compliance across Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) while also partnering with operational teams to support budgeting and financial planning. We seek candidates with strong backgrounds in financial controlling, particularly within the industrial sectors of chemicals or oil and gas. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency and ensure accurate financial reporting. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual salary review and bonus award

Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution

Life insurance 4x Salary

Disability insurance

Private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling within the industrial sector, preferably chemical or oil & gas.
• Strong compliance knowledge of IFRS and GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and coordination across SPVs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with business units.
• Implement strong internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Financial controlling

FP&A

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Were seeking an experienced Finance and Controlling Manager to support our Asset Management function overseeing financial control reporting and performance across multiple SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles / Entities). This role partners closely with operational and business unit teams to drive financial efficiency ensure compliance with IFRS standards and deliver clear actionable insights on asset performance.

Job Summary

The Finance and Controlling Manager will oversee financial reporting and coordination across Kanadevia Inovas operational business and its managed investment fund. The role supports business unit Controlling for assets under development and those not transferred to the fund while ensuring consistency between business unit and fund reporting.

We are seeking someone with a strong background in financial controlling and FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) within an industrial environment in the chemical or oil & gas sectors .

The role involves overseeing financial coordination between Kanadevia Inovas operational business and its managed investment fund. Responsibilities include supporting BU Controlling for assets under development and those not transferred to the fund and ensuring accurate consistent reporting between the business unit and the fund.

Fixed Asset Controlling

Partner with operations to manage and optimize fixed assets (SPVs) effectively.

Ensure IFRS and regulatory compliance across all asset reporting and capitalization processes.

Monitor investments maintenance and lifecycle costs providing performance insights to management.

Lead asset audits and physical verifications across SPV sites.

Financial Reporting & Control

Oversee accurate month-end quarter-end and year-end closings for SPVs.

Support budgeting forecasting and financial planning with operational teams.

Analyze financial performance identify variances and drive cost-efficiency initiatives.

Deliver management reports cash flow forecasts and performance analyses.

Leadership & Process Improvement

Implement strong internal controls and continuous process improvements.

Collaborate across departments to streamline asset lifecycle and ERP finance integration.

Develop KPIs automate reporting and ensure data accuracy across systems.

Promote transparency and efficiency in financial and operational reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting or related field; professional qualification (ACA ACCA CIMA) preferred.

Solid background in financial controlling and FP&A within an industrial environment in the chemical oroil & gassectors .

Established expertise managing SPV financial control fixed assets and IFRS compliance.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.

Proficient in ERP systems (SAP Oracle or equivalent) and advanced Excel / financial modelling.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative and hands‑on approach.

Additional Information

• Annual salary reviewand bonus award
• Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Life insurance 4x Salary
• Disability insurance
• Private medical and dental insurance

Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Remote Work No

Employment Type Full-time

Experience years

Vacancy 1