Financial Controller

Job Description : FC LONDON UK Role is open to all suitably qualified candidates worldwide Financial Controller Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 Location: London seeking a dedicated and empathetic Financial Controller to lead their Controllership function. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a company that is committed to improving financial wellbeing for employees across the UK. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Lead the Controllership function in a company committed to improving financial wellbeing • Competitive salary between £110,000 - £130,000 • Generous benefits including flexible working, pension scheme, health and life assurance, and more What you'll do: As a Financial Controller, you will be at the heart of our client's mission to improve financial wellbeing. You will have direct responsibility and accountability for leading a team of six in delivering key financial functions across multiple entities. Your role will involve developing and implementing strategies for process improvement, ensuring robust financial controls are in place, managing tax requirements with third-party partners, and supporting the CFO on strategic projects. This role requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a passion for making a meaningful difference. • Lead a team of six to deliver Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Control, AP/AR and Cash Management activities for five entities within the Group • Develop the 'Controllership' model within the business; setting the vision for the function and creating the roadmap to deliver the target state • Drive process improvement within the function, automating processes where possible and enhancing robustness of information • Develop Financial Controls across the Accounting Team and wider Business • Ensure delivery of Financial Reporting to agreed timelines • Manage relationships with auditors, JV partners and Board for Year End reporting • Manage tax requirements for entity through third-party partners • Support CFO on ad-hoc strategic projects as required What you bring: The ideal candidate for this Financial Controller position is an experienced leader with a proven track record in managing 'Controllership' functions. You should be a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, financial control frameworks and reporting processes. With over 10 years of experience in Financial Services, you are comfortable working under pressure and adhering to strict deadlines. Your excellent communication skills, attention to detail, positive attitude, and team player mentality make you a perfect fit for this role. • Demonstrable experience of leading a 'Controllership' function and delivering high quality financial reporting • Strong technical accountant with knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, financial control frameworks and reporting processes • 10+ years’ experience within Financial Services, preferably within consumer lending or regulated environment • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines • Strong attention to detail • Positive can-do attitude • Great team player who enjoys developing functions

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