Financial Controller

Pearse Professionals Ltd; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology organisation is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations and reporting for two business units. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing compliance and audit requirements, and providing analysis to support strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, relevant professional qualifications, and experience with SAP. This position is based just outside of central London.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a controlling role within a multinational environment.
• At least two years’ management experience in accounting and financial controlling.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations for both business units.
• Ensure timely and accurate Group reporting.
• Maintain complete alignment between local accounting systems and Group reporting tools.
• Ensure strict monthly balance sheet reconciliations with zero tolerance for unreconciled accounts.
• Manage statutory and audit requirements, liaising with auditors and advisors.

Skills

Financial management

Reporting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Pearse Professionals are excited to be working with a global technology organisation, currently seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of a highly successful subsidiary of the wider group structure, based just outside of central London.

The Financial Controller will lead the financial management and reporting functions of the two business units. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, adherence to Group policies, and supporting the business in making strategic decisions to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability.

Role & Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting:

Oversee day to day financial operations for both business units

Ensure timely and accurate Group reporting in accordance with Group accounting policies and timetables

Produce and analyse local financial reports, including revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and KPIs

Maintain complete alignment between local accounting systems (SAP) and Group reporting tools (HFM).

Controls, Compliance & Audit:

Ensure strict monthly balance sheet reconciliations with zero tolerance for unreconciled accounts

Maintain robust internal control frameworks and proactively address compliance risks

Manage statutory and audit requirements, liaising with internal and external auditors and advisors.

Cash & Working Capital Management:

Review and optimise working capital to enhance cashflow

Plan and report on cash flow to the parent company

Oversee credit collections, credit limit determinations, and overdue account tracking.

Business Support & Analysis

Partner with the Managing Director to support decision making through financial analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost/profitability reviews.

Lead the preparation and consolidation of Annual Operating Plans and Forecasts.

Track project profitability in collaboration with Sales and Project Management teams.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (required)

Minimum five years’ experience in a controlling role within a multinational environment

At least two years’ management experience in accounting and financial controlling

Experience with SAP is mandatory

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint

Familiarity with UK GAAP

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Independent and analytical thinker who can translate financial data into actionable insights.

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