Financial Controller - Contract

Barclay Meade; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller for a 3-6 month contract in London. This role involves leading month-end close, preparing management accounts, and overseeing multiple financial tasks. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong technical skills in IFRS and a proactive approach to finance operations. Competitive day rate offered with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience in accounting.
• Background in audit is advantageous.
• Experience in a group finance environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare management accounts.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and accounting entries.
• Support financial model and run scenario analysis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and consolidations

Strong Excel skills

Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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

The setup

• 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

This role is ideal for a proactive interim controller who's happy to roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and keep things moving smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

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