Financial Controller
Financial Controller | Multi-site business | London with Hybrid working | Salary up to £100,000 | JRSO33945
We’re seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead day-to-day operational finance activities and partner closely with senior leaders across a multi-site organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, audit, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate management reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) across multiple sites.
- Lead, coach, and develop a finance team to deliver consistent, high-quality reporting to tight deadlines in a multi-site environment.
- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with operational leaders across the business.
- Manage the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
- Take full ownership of statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g. VAT and other filings).
- Ensure strong balance sheet control, reconciliations, and financial governance across all locations.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and controls.
Skills & Knowledge
- Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
- Must have proven experience in a commercial, multi-site environment.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory accounts preparation.
- Proven people leader with the ability to build and develop high-performing finance teams.
- Commercially minded, with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial insight for non-finance stakeholders.
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working to tight deadlines during critical reporting periods.
