Financial Controller - Estate Agency

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury estate agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage financial reporting and oversee outsourced finance teams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. This role offers exposure to high-value property transactions in a flexible working setting, combining in-house and remote team management.

Benefits

Exposure to high-value property transactions

Flexible working with a mix of in-house and outsourced teams

Opportunity to shape financial processes

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience managing outsourced finance teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial reporting cycle.
• Oversee outsourced finance teams.
• Monitor budgets and KPIs across multiple markets.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Provide strategic financial insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join a prestigious luxury estate agency with a portfolio of high-end properties across Europe. This is a unique opportunity to oversee financial operations for a dynamic, fast-growing business while working alongside a network of outsourced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full financial reporting cycle, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.

• Oversee and coordinate outsourced finance teams (bookkeeping, payroll, tax advisors).

• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and KPIs across multiple European markets.

• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.

• Provide strategic financial insight to support business growth and decision-making.

• Drive process improvements and maintain financial controls in a partially outsourced environment.

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, or equivalent experience.

• Comfortable managing outsourced finance teams and liaising with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.

• Hands-on, proactive, and commercially minded.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to high-value, international property transactions.

• Flexible working with a mix of in-house and outsourced teams.

• Opportunity to shape financial processes across multiple markets.

Location: London with remote working options.

If you are a qualified, commercially aware finance professional looking for a challenging role in luxury real estate, we want to hear from you.