Financial Controller - Contract

Matchtech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller for a 3-6 month contract in London. The role involves managing month-end close, preparing management accounts, and supporting audit processes. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in IFRS and a proactive, hands-on approach. The position offers a day rate of £500-£650, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid post-qualified experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and consolidations.
• Background in audit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end close and preparing consolidated management accounts.
• Preparing quarterly shareholder reporting and statutory accounts.
• Overseeing Belgian subsidiary's financial management.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

Experience in audit

Experience in group finance environment

Strong Excel skills

Proactive, hands-on approach

Clear communication with stakeholders

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Controller – 3‑6 month contract

We're looking for a hands‑on Financial Controller to join on a 3‑6 month contract, providing key support to the Head of Finance and wider team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into both high‑level reporting and day‑to‑day finance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Leading month‑end close and preparing consolidated management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, variance analysis)
• Preparing quarterly shareholder reporting and statutory accounts (IFRS/FRS101)
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and high‑level accounting entries (M2M, ETS, Tax, Impairment)
• Supporting the financial model and running scenario analysis
• Managing internal and external audit processes
• Preparing corporation tax computations and liaising with tax advisers
• Overseeing the Belgian subsidiary's financial management
• Line managing and developing an Assistant Accountant
• Driving process improvements and strengthening controls

Qualifications & Skills

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid post‑qualified experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and consolidations
• A background in audit would be highly advantageous
• Experience working in a group finance environment (energy sector exposure a plus, but not essential)
• Proactive, hands‑on approach - comfortable tackling both technical accounting and BAU finance tasks
• Strong Excel skills (SAP knowledge is an advantage)
• Able to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders
• Immediate availability

Details

• Contract length: 3‑6 months
• Day rate: £500‑£650 (Inside IR35)
• Working pattern: Hybrid – 3 days a week in the Central London office (near Embankment) and 2 days from home

If you meet the above criteria and would like to hear more, apply today!