Kennedy Pearce specialises in recruiting high-performing Financial Controllers who oversee financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic leadership across a wide range of industries. Financial Controllers play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, internal controls, and team leadership to drive business performance.
Typical responsibilities for Financial Controllers include:
Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Managing budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
Overseeing audit preparation, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting
Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls and accounting policies
Leading and mentoring finance teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Supporting CFOs or Finance Directors with strategic planning and decision-making
Managing cash flow, working capital, and risk reporting
Working with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, NetSuite, and Power BI
Kennedy Pearce places Financial Controllers with strong leadership, technical accounting expertise, and commercial insight. We recruit for permanent, interim, and project-based roles across sectors.
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Finance and Administrative Accountant
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£35000 - £43000 per annum + Hybrid Working
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London
Permanent Our Client seeks a highly organised, detail-oriented Finance and Administrative Accountant to support the financial, administrative, and operational functions of a dynamic, privately run investment group that focuses on building businesses. This role involves bookkeeping, coordination with service providers, record keeping, family asset management and general logistical support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate discretion, strong execution and problem-solving skills, efficiency, and a strong sense of integrity. Duties of the Finance and Administrative Accountant include: Financial Administration Maintain record keeping of bank and credit card transactions on QuickBooks / Xero accounts system. Prepare fortnightly payment run schedules with supporting backup. Assist in preparing weekly expense analysis summaries for family members or advisors. Support budget tracking and variance analysis. Preparation of monthly management accounts. Operational Support Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and property managers regarding household or business expenses and maintenance schedules. Help with document management, including filing, scanning, and maintaining records in compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards. Track subscriptions, insurance renewals, and compliance deadlines. Provide logistical support across the team. Administrative Duties Ad hoc corporate calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements as needed. Prepare documentation for external advisers. Handle ad hoc research projects, special initiatives, and event logistics. Requirements for the Finance and Administrative Accountant include: Experience in a finance, management accounts and operational support role Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks/Xero) is a plus. Strong organisational skills, very high attention to detail, and an ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills and discretion with confidential information Trustworthy, flexible, dependable, and calm under pressure. Comfortable in a low-ego, high-integrity environment. Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset. Hybrid working
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Financial Accountant
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Up to £60000 per annum
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King's Lynn and West Norfolk District
Contract We are working with a public sector institution based in King's Lynn, West Norfolk to recruit a Capital Accountant on an initial six-month interim contract. There is potential for the role to be extended or become permanent. The role is offering a salary of £60,000 per annum and is based on a hybrid working model, requiring one to two days per week on-site and the rest working from home. Applicants must be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience working within the NHS or not-for-profit sector is highly desirable. The role will involve managing capital project accounting, maintaining accurate asset records, and producing financial insights to support capital planning. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and contributing to internal and external audits. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a varied role within a purpose-driven organisation. Apply now to be considered or contact us for further details.
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Management Accountant
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£55000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension
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London
Permanent A global marketing group based in Central London is seeking a qualified Management Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join their high-performing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation with an impressive international footprint. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, along with an annual bonus and enhanced benefits package. Hybrid working is available, offering flexibility and a positive work-life balance. As the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making across the business. You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, conducting variance analysis, partnering with budget holders, and supporting group reporting requirements. This position is ideal for a commercially minded individual with strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach. The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with proven experience in a management accounting role. You should be confident working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills, and be able to build effective relationships across teams. Previous experience in the marketing, media, or advertising sector would be an advantage but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to advance their career within an innovative and international business. If you are a motivated finance professional ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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Commercial Finance Manager
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£400.00 - £525.00 per day + Hybrid Working
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Milton Keynes
Temporary Global Organisations seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to join their business on a 6-month interim assignment. The Commercial Finance Manager would be responsible for providing financial insights and analysis to support the business's commercial goals. This includes working with operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency, managing financial planning and forecasting, and providing support for strategic decision-making. The Commercial Finance Manager would be a critical part of the business's financial team, providing the financial expertise and support necessary to drive commercial success. Supply chain experience is essential. Duties of the Commercial Finance Manager include: Creating financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, helping the business anticipate future performance and make informed decisions. Prepare and present financial reports to key stakeholders, communicating financial insights and recommendations. Analyse financial data to identify areas for improvement in profitability, cost efficiency, and revenue generation. Analyse financial models, assess the impact of different decisions, and provide recommendations to improve performance. Business partner, working closely with senior management and operational teams to understand their needs and provide financial support for supply chain operations. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and control. Support strategic decision-making by providing financial analysis, insights, and recommendations related to key business initiatives. Requirements for the Commercial Finance Manager include: Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Advanced Excels skills. Retail / FMCG experience Business partnering. Supply chain experience. Excellent commercial Strong attention to detail Team player/happy to help/can do attitude. Well organised with the ability to prioritise work. Hybrid working
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Enterprise Risk Analyst
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£350 - £400 per day + hybrid working
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London
Contract A leading global bank has mandated us to identify an experienced Interim Enterprise Risk Analyst to join their busy team in the West End on a 6 month basis. This role offers hybrid working. Duties & Responsibilities of an Interim Enterprise Risk Analyst Assisting with embedding the risk management framework, Assisting with the production of ICAAP and ILAAP documentation, Preparing analytics and risk reports Producing mathematical models and assisting with team projects. Attributes and Experience needed to be an Interim Enterprise Risk Analyst You will be a graduate with previous enterprise risk experience and strong Excel and SQL skills. Day rate: £350-400 per day
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Global Loan Syndications Associate
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Up to £1 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits
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City of London
Permanent About the Role: An international banking organisation is seeking a highly organised and motivated Loan Syndciations associate to join its Global Loan Syndications team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a dynamic environment, supporting loan syndication activities across the UK and the wider EMEA region. You will play a key role in preparing client-facing and internal presentations, developing reports and market updates, and supporting the origination, negotiation, and execution of syndicated loan transactions. Key Responsibilities: Prepare high-quality presentations for clients, internal committees, and regional offices. Develop and maintain key reports, including deal pipelines, fee revenue tracking, and market comparison analyses. Assist in preparing transaction materials, such as information memoranda, investor invitations, and secondary trade documentation. Support the monitoring and delivery of departmental performance targets. Maintain close working relationships with internal relationship management teams and international branch networks. Keep abreast of syndicated loan market developments to contribute insights internally and externally. Ensure adherence to internal policies and applicable regulations. Contribute to ad-hoc projects and tasks as directed by senior management. Required Experience 1-2 years Previous experience in loan syndications or corporate lending, can be gained by a work placement/internship Exposure to cross-border financing transactions. Understanding of market trends across borrower sectors and financing structures Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with platforms such as Dealogic, Bloomberg, or Debt Domain.
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Data & Analytics Senior Associate Valuations
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Up to £1 per annum + Hybrid + Excellent Benefits
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City of London
Permanent Our client, a global private equity and infrastructure investor, who offer Hybrid working currently seek a Valuations Manager to lead the London-based Valuations team. The Senior Associate, Valuations Manager will be responsible for producing the fund valuations and maintaining data on the underlying private companies held in the compnay's portfolios, which are used in investment due diligence as well as for ongoing investment monitoring. You will also be responsible for managing the team as well as the timely and accurate delivery of all team tasks Key Responsibilities You'll be a proven manager responsible for leading a growing team, work cross-functionally with stakeholders, and play a central part in transforming operational systems and controls. Manage the Valuations team day to day BAU workload Planning of the Valuations team responsibilities throughout the year to ensure overall objectives of the Operations department are met. Oversee and review the preparation of the quarterly Valuation schedule and input of the subsequent valuations by the team. Continual review of controls to proactively mitigate or reduce operational risks, including liaising with other teams for any areas with cross team impacts. Ensure all underlying NAVs which are taken from the GP capital account directly using NAV as practical expedient are captured accurately. Key escalation point for resolution of technical valuation matters arising during normal activities. Present key updates to the firms Global Valuation Committee, and put decisions into action. Responsibility for the overall audit of valuations, coordinating other team members to ensure all audit activities proceed smoothly. Perform reviews and checks on the valuations input by the Team Analysts ensuring the correctness of the underlying data. Ensuring data quality targets are met, overseeing integrity checks and statistical analysis techniques. Guiding the team through complex queries or valuations, providing expert oversight. Monitoring and updating the valuations operating model, including control framework Lead on areas of transformation for systems and processes. Staff management Manage objectives, motivations and all training needs ensuring individual development in accordance with company HR policies and practices. Conduct regular one to ones with team as well as formal semi-annual and annual appraisals Essential Must have Experience Strong technical skills, with emphasis on Fund of Fund private markets valuations techniques. 7+ years post qualified ACCA/ACA (or equivalent experience). Ability to work independently to objectively analyse technical processes. Ability to work collaboratively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop strong and open relationships. Project management qualifications/experience. Experience of process changes Experience of working with offshore teams. Experience in data manipulation & visualization tooling (VBA, Python, PowerBI, etc.)
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Trade Finance Manager
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£230 - £250 per day + Hybrid
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City of London
Contract Our client, an international bank based in London who offer Hybrid working currently seek a Senior Trade Finance Officer/Manager on 6 Month Contract basis 6 Month Daily rate Contract Ideally immediately Available or on a short notice Rate up to £250 per day all in rate DOE Essential Experience Some experience as a manager in Trade Finance Operations working for a bank based in the UK Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in trade finance operations Expertise in LCs, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance Familiarity with UCP 600, ISBP, URDG, and related rules Understanding of AML and compliance requirements in trade Excellent time management, communication, and analytical skills CDCS or equivalent trade finance qualification (preferred) Experience with systems such as SWIFT Alliance, TI+, T24 (preferred) Key Responsibilities Support the full lifecycle of trade finance products-Letters of Credit, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance-ensuring timely and compliant processing for corporate and institutional clients. Process and manage trade finance transactions across all major product types Conduct document checking, risk assessments, and due diligence Provide expert advice and customer service to internal and external stakeholders Support compliance with AML, sanctions, and regulatory standards Contribute to operational improvements and system accuracy Act as a key contact during manager absences
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Senior Treasury Risk Analyst
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£65000 - £70000 per annum + Bonus, benefits and hybrid working
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London
Permanent A leading global bank is looking for an experienced Senior Treasury Risk Analyst to join their team in the West End. The successful will support the Treasury Risk team with the provision of a second line of defence. Duties and Responsibilities of a Senior Treasury Risk Analyst Providing support to the embedding of a risk management framework Improving controls and processes around treasury risk models Providing support on the preparation of ICAAP and ILAAP documentation Providing support on the adequate management of IRRBB and FX/Liquidity Risks Building mathematical models and analysing ALM and liquidity risks Collating MI and delivering reports for internal and external stakeholders Attributes and Skills of a Senior Treasury Risk Analyst You will be a graduate with a minimum of 5 years' experience within Risk Management and ALM. Experience of interest rate risk/market risk/liquidity risks is key. You will also have solid Excel, Python and SQL knowledge.
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Enterprise Risk Analyst
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£350 - £400 per day + hybrid working
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London
Contract A leading global bank has mandated us to identify an experienced Interim Enterprise Risk Analyst to join their busy team in the West End on a 6 month basis. This role offers hybrid working. Duties & Responsibilities of an Interim Enterprise Risk Analyst Assisting with embedding the risk management framework, Assisting with the production of ICAAP and ILAAP documentation, Preparing analytics and risk reports Producing mathematical models and assisting with team projects. Attributes and Experience needed to be an Interim Enterprise Risk Analyst You will be a graduate with previous enterprise risk experience and strong Excel and SQL skills. Day rate: £350-400 per day
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Full Stack Developer
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€55000 - €70000 per annum + pension, bonus, healthcare
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Münchendorf
Permanent Your Role As a key contributor within the engineering team, you will drive the development of the core product. You'll play a vital role in shaping both current features and new innovations, with an emphasis on scalable, high-performance architecture. Expect a highly dynamic environment-this isn't just about tweaking interfaces, but creating robust, intelligent applications, including a feature-rich mobile app built with Flutter. You'll be directly influencing how connected AI systems transform the way work is done in the field, especially in mobile-first sales contexts. Your Profile Hands-on experience with mobile development frameworks, especially React Native Proficiency in JavaScript, and at least one typed backend language (Dart or Go preferred) Solid understanding of software design principles Familiarity with REST APIs, authentication protocols, and network layers Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in cross-functional teams involving product and design Benefits A competitive starting salary, bonus and pension Direct collaboration with an experienced founding team and top-tier engineers The opportunity to build processes, shape culture, and influence the tech stack from the ground up Flexible hours, a quality-driven environment, and a well-stocked office (snacks, drinks, and weekly team meals) Optional group workouts and wellness perks A fast-paced learning environment with real ownership, meaningful challenges, and shared wins
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Business Intelligence Analyst
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£40000 - £50000 per annum + Gym, Pension, Flexible, Health Insurance
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Hammersmith and Fulham
Permanent We're working with a high-growth, product-led fintech business that's looking to bring on a Business Intelligence Analyst to help scale how data is used across the organisation. This is a full time role offering hybrid working (2 days in their London office). Over the past few years, the company has expanded rapidly, operating across several B2C product areas including payments, property, FX, and customer experience. With a modern data stack and a growing appetite for insight-led decision-making, this role will play a key part in driving smarter reporting and better use of data across the business. What you'll be doing: Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to gather reporting and dashboard requirements Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards to support performance tracking and operational decision-making Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and visual narratives Apply best practices in dashboard UX, layout, and visual hierarchy to ensure usability and impact Promote data-driven thinking by improving data literacy and supporting dashboard adoption across teams Provide documentation, training and ongoing support to business users What they're looking for: Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including Power Query and basic data modelling Comfortable using SQL for data extraction and manipulation Confident working directly with stakeholders to translate business needs into reporting outputs A good eye for visual design, layout, and clarity in dashboard storytelling Proactive, analytical, and able to work both independently and collaboratively Benefits: Gym Pension Flexible Working Hybrid Working Health Insurance
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Project Manager
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£500 - £600 per day
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London
Contract A leading financial institution is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a major digital transformation programme focused on payments, lending products, and operational efficiency. This contract role will be key in delivering change across customer-facing and internal platforms, with a strong focus on loan and collateral services, Apple Pay integration, and Guardrec systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects across payments, lending, and compliance platforms Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and international teams Create and manage project plans, budgets, risks, and timelines Run steering committees and provide clear, consistent stakeholder reporting Ensure alignment with business cases, change control, and governance processes Oversee third-party delivery and vendor contracts Essential Skills & Experience: Proven project management experience in banking or financial services Experience delivering change across payment systems and loan/collateral products Familiarity with Apple Pay and Guardrec implementation or integration Hands-on project delivery across both business and IT functions Strong documentation, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments Certification in Prince2, PMP, Agile or similar is preferred
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Integration Solution Architect
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£65000 - £75000 per annum + D.Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, 15% Pension
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London
Permanent A financial institution in London is hiring an Integration & Solution Architect to help lead the design and delivery of complex, enterprise-wide integration solutions. You'll play a key role in shaping technical architecture and system integration strategy-working across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS environments to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that support long-term business goals. Key Responsibilities: Design and document architecture blueprints that support business and tech roadmaps Define and implement integration strategies across on-prem and cloud systems Lead on middleware, APIs, microservices, and SaaS integrations Work closely with internal dev, DevOps, data, and security teams to deliver robust solutions Review and optimise existing systems and architecture for performance and compliance Produce clear technical documentation and share best practices across teams What You'll Need: Experience in enterprise integration or solution architecture Strong knowledge of on-prem/cloud integration (Azure and Software AG preferred) Background in financial services or regulated environments Experience with architectural frameworks, Agile delivery, and DevOps collaboration Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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