Financial Controller

Company

This is a leading international consultancy and technology group based in central London. Operating across the UK and North America, they bring together specialist teams who deliver high-impact programmes spanning healthcare communications, creative and brand strategy, medical compliance, and actionable insights.

Due to ongoing expansion, they are looking to hire a high-calibre Financial Controller to join their growing finance team on a full-time basis.

Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will act as the primary finance contact for several group entities, overseeing smooth financial operations and delivering high-quality reporting. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including AP, AR, cash management, and payroll support.
• Producing accurate month-end reporting with analysis, reconciliations, and commentary for group leadership.
• Ensuring compliant VAT filings, tax submissions, and strong financial controls across the group.
• Monitoring cash flow and working capital, supporting strategies to optimise liquidity.
• Preparing consolidated group financial statements and supporting subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Coordinating the annual audit and implementing best-practice accounting standards across the group.
• Partnering with agency heads to provide insights that enhance performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making.
• Driving improvements in finance systems, processes, and automation.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and wider group finance activities where needed.

Profile

The ideal profile for this Financial Controller position should have the following:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with roughly 2-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong Excel skills and solid technical capability across core financial processes.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience improving, designing, or rebuilding finance processes to drive efficiencies.
• Essential experience working within a group or multi-entity environment.
• Experience within a PE-backed or leveraged environment advantageous.

Salary and Package

£80,000 - £85,000 + additional benefits including:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working structure
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (additional Christmas & birthday days off)
• Internal opportunities for career development

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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