Financial Controller

Job Description

Hands-on Financial Controller (£salary negotiable) - this £4m boutique international Consultancy in London, advises senior management and organisations across the political, defence, grant-making, charitable and not-for-profit sectors. Projects are of multi-million-pound value and can be conducted over several years within various statutory entities. Hybrid role with office in central London.

As a result of recent growth, the business is seeking to appoint a full time, hands-on Financial Controller, to work closely with the Founder/CEO. This Financial Controller role will include:

Hands-on responsibility for the finance function, accounting for various entities

Manage complex intercompany issues across group and associated companies

Provide management information, management accounts and project analysis

Consistent review of project performance and company performance

Manage forecasting and budgeting, reporting and analysis.

Manage cash flow, funding requirements and drawdowns from a variety of sources

Where appropriate, ensure compliance with charity SORP requirements

Liaise with advisors regarding statutory, tax, risk and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to and shape effective financial governance

Support relationships with key external stakeholders and funders

Oversee ad hoc issues such as insurance and IT

Support the CEO with decision making within a complex operating model

Advise Directors on loan accounts, personal tax issues and future tax planning

This Financial Controller role will require a high-calibre experienced qualified accountant / finance professional, with a strong work ethic and the capability to work closely with a team of high-achieving consultants and Board. The role will require a creative, innovative, outcome-oriented approach, together with a strong and robust personality. Discretion and integrity are key in a consultancy dealing with highly sensitive international projects. A hands-on approach suited to an SME is also key as you will be the Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant and Bookkeeper all rolled into one! (until you need to recruit or outsource)