Job Description
Hands-on Financial Controller - this 4m growing boutique international Consultancy in London, advises senior management and organisations across the political, 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, high calibre, hands-on Financial Controller, to work closely with the 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!
