Our client is a rapidly expanding International Consultancy business based in the heart of London with an ever-expanding footprint and a fantastic culture. Due to the continues growth, they require an energetic Financial Controller to join the finance team on a permanent basis. This role is a hybrid working role.

Senior Finance Responsibilities

• Own and maintain a strong understanding of budgets to ensure accurate, complete financial reporting.
• Act as primary liaison with subsidiary accountants and external auditors.
• Deliver clear monthly management reports, financial analysis, profitability reporting, and cash flow forecasts to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Lead finance systems ownership, including Paprika user management and ongoing system/process improvements.
• Maintain and enhance the finance control framework, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met.
• Take full accountability for audit preparation, annual accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Provide financial training and development to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.

Operational & Team Leadership (Weekly / Monthly)

• Lead, manage, and review the work of the finance team, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
• Oversee client financial management, including budget trackers, monthly fee/expense reviews, and communication with client leads.
• Maintain revenue tracking (daily) and new business gap analysis (weekly).
• Review and manage timesheet compliance, accuracy, and follow-ups.

Payroll

• End-to-end ownership of payroll across all entities, including benefits, pensions, payroll taxes, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Statutory Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee VAT and tax compliance processes and submissions.
• Manage preparation and delivery of annual statutory accounts.
• Coordinate audit fieldwork, resolve queries, and ensure successful audit outcomes.

Skills And Experience:

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified, minimum five years of post-qualified experience.
• Able to deliver complete P&L analysis free from reclassifications.
• International experience