Junior Financial Controller

Marlin Selection Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global commodity trading firm as a Junior Financial Controller in London. You will assist in the preparation of management accounts, conduct reconciliations, and contribute to the annual budgeting process. The role requires a strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a pursuit of a professional finance qualification.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience with financial systems, particularly HFM and NetSuite.
• Knowledge of IFRS, including IAS 2, IFRS 9, and IFRS 16.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations to support consolidated group financial statements.
• Contribute to monthly financial reporting packs and variance analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

HFM

NetSuite

Job description

Our client, a global commodity trading firm, is looking for a Junior Financial Controller to join their London-based team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, identifying key trends and providing actionable insights.
• Uploading financial data accurately and on time, ensuring consistency across entities and periods.
• Conducting intercompany reconciliations, supporting the integrity of consolidated group financial statements.
• Supporting the annual budgeting process by collecting and analysing inputs from multiple departments.
• Contributing to monthly financial reporting packs, including variance analysis and financial re-forecasting.

You will need to have the following experience

• Actively pursuing a professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience of financial systems, in particular HFM and NetSuite
• Knowledge of IFRS, with particular exposure to IAS 2, IFRS 9, and IFRS 16
• Experience in commodity trading or shipping is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving and reporting.

If you are interested, please do apply or get in touch with Paula at Marlin Selection.