Financial Controller | Growth & Controls Leader

Wade Macdonald; Soho; On-site; IDR 1,507,449,000 - 2,039,489,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Discretionary bonus

Pension and life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Memberships & travel loans

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

An experienced Financial Controller is sought by a professional services client in Central London. You will partner with the Head of Finance to run the finance function, deliver robust financial reporting, and maintain strong controls while building a high-performing team.

The role covers month-end close, management accounts, budgeting, forecasts, and continuous improvement across systems, payroll oversight, and compliance responsibilities, with a flexible, full-time working pattern.

Qualifications

• AC A/ACCA or equivalent is required or substantial equivalent experience.
• Strong background in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Experience leading a finance team and mentoring staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems knowledge essential.
• Experience overseeing payroll, audits and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close, deliver management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead and develop the finance team to a high-performing standard.
• Oversee accounts payable, invoicing and credit control activities.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts, analyze variances and provide commentary.
• Drive improvements across financial systems and reporting processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Payroll oversight

Audits

Statutory compliance

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

UNIT4 ERPx

Job description

An experienced Financial Controller is sought by a professional services client in Central London. You will partner with the Head of Finance to run the finance function, deliver robust financial reporting, and maintain strong controls while building a high-performing team.

The role covers month-end close, management accounts, budgeting, forecasts, and continuous improvement across systems, payroll oversight, and compliance responsibilities, with a flexible, full-time working pattern.