Financial Controller

A leading global law firm is looking to appoint a technically exceptional Finance Controller to lead its financial control and reporting function for their London business.

This is a senior leadership role suited to a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise, significant statutory reporting experience, and a proven track record of leading financial governance, audit, tax and control environments within a complex organisation. Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records, overseeing external and internal audit processes, and maintaining a robust financial control framework across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of qualified finance professionals responsible for financial accounting, reporting and tax.
• Take ownership of the statutory accounts process, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and coordinate the year–end external audit and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Lead financial control activities, ensuring balance sheet integrity, robust reconciliations and strong governance across all accounting processes.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Provide expert technical accounting guidance on complex accounting matters, including accounting treatments, asset capitalisation and financial policies.
• Take day–to–day responsibility for tax compliance, reporting obligations and relationships with external tax advisers.
• Support treasury activities, banking relationships and governance around significant payment approvals.
• Lead finance support for internal audit reviews, ensuring robust documentation, controls and balance sheet substantiation.
• Drive control enhancements, process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong post–qualified experience within financial control, financial accounting or reporting.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and audit management.
• Experience operating within a regulated, complex or partnership–based environment.
• A strong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management.
• Proven experience managing external auditors and technical accounting matters.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to develop and mentor qualified finance professionals.

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