Financial Controller

  • Public Sector
  • Oct 01, 2025
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Goodman Masson are exclusively partnered with a mission driven financial institution to recruit for a Financial Controller on a Maternity cover. This will be a fixed term role for a minimum of 12 months.

This innovative organisation are seeking a high-performing Financial Controller to be a key leadership figure within their London-based Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will take on a broad remit, overseeing and managing the financial operations, accounting, and treasury functions. You will drive continuous improvement, enhance controls, and develop the finance team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.

  • Manage month-end processes and deliver robust financial reporting to a high standard.

  • Deliver quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts (IFRS/FRS 102).

  • Lead the audit process and be the main point of contact for tax advisors.

  • Present reports to senior leadership, including Board of Directors and Audit Committees.
  • Manage the treasury function and support the management of liquidity risk.

  • Own the financial controls and support the CFO on efficiency initiatives.

Essentials:

  • Formal accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a degree or equivalent education.

  • Proven experience in a hands-on Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager role in a small-to-medium business, ideally within financial services or development finance.

  • Excellent technical IFRS ability for financial and statutory reporting.

  • Demonstrable experience leading and mentoring a finance team.

Desirables:

  • Audit firm background (Big 4 or similar)

  • Familiarity and experience with IFRS 9.

  • Experience in using Microsoft Business Central.

Salary range is £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience + 10% Employer pension contributions & private medical insurance.

Central London based with hybrid working available. Minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Candidates will need to be available to start the contract from around mid November.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.