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Senior Financial Controller - Financial Reporting & Compliance

EC2N 1DN London, London £80000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Financial Controller to lead their financial reporting and compliance functions. This critical role, based in the heart of the City of London, England, UK , demands exceptional technical accounting skills, a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks, and proven leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial statements and disclosures, as well as upholding the highest standards of financial compliance.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of all statutory financial statements, management accounts, and regulatory filings in accordance with IFRS/UK GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring a smooth and efficient audit.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Manage and mentor a team of qualified accountants, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
  • Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements, assessing their impact and ensuring timely implementation.
  • Perform complex accounting analyses, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and valuations.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, including those from the FCA, PRA, and Companies House.
  • Support the CFO and senior management team with financial analysis, strategic planning, and ad-hoc projects.
  • Develop and deliver financial training to non-finance staff as required.
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Lead initiatives for the implementation of new accounting software or ERP systems.
  • Contribute to the development and enforcement of the company's financial policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for decision-making.
Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Must be a fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in financial control, accounting, or audit, preferably within the financial services sector.
  • Extensive experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and management accounting.
  • Deep understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, with a proven ability to apply these standards to complex transactions.
  • Strong knowledge of financial services regulations (e.g., FCA, PRA rules).
  • Proven experience in managing year-end audits and liaising effectively with external auditors.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing internal controls and SOX compliance (if applicable).
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills are essential.
  • Experience with financial modelling and business partnering.
This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits package, and significant opportunities for career advancement within a leading financial organization located in London.
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Financial Controller

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH

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Financial Controller

£52,744 pa plus excellent benefits

London WC1 and home-based - hybrid with expectation to work at London office 40% of the time

35 hours per week, full-time

Permanent contract

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to oversee the financial management, control and compliance functions of the College.

This is a pivotal leadership role within the Finance team, supporting the College’s mission to improve child health by ensuring strong financial governance, sound reporting, and long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Associate Director of Finance and senior leaders across the organisation, you will take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of all financial operations and reporting processes.

As Financial Controller, you will lead a team of six, overseeing financial control, statutory reporting, payroll, and compliance. You will ensure that robust internal controls are in place, and manage relationships with auditors, banks and investment partners.

This role will suit a qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial management and a collaborative leadership style.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the delivery of accurate and timely month-end and year-end processes, including group consolidations and statutory accounts
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax, audit and charity regulations (including SORP)
  • Managing internal and external audit processes and acting as primary contact for auditors
  • Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash management and treasury functions
  • Maintaining and improving financial systems, processes, and internal controls
  • Leading, developing and mentoring a team of finance professionals to achieve operational excellence
  • Working closely with colleagues across the College to provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making
  • Supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycle and contributing to strategic projects and funding initiatives

Essential skills and experience:

  • Degree in finance, accounting or related field, and full professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in financial management, ideally within the nonprofit or public sector
  • Proven track record of leading statutory reporting and year-end audit processes, including production of group consolidated accounts
  • Experience managing financial operations in a complex organisation, preferably in the charity or healthcare sector
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Advanced Excel and strong working knowledge of financial systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and motivate a high-performing team

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and high-performing team.

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 17 November 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Financial Controller

Manchester, North West FEA

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Financial Controller

Competitive Salary

Our client is a leading sixth form college in Manchester, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, personal development and a strong Catholic ethos. Their modern facilities and supportive environment enable both staff and students to thrive. They are proud of their values - Sincerity, Justice, Truth, Freedom, Excellence, Internationality and Joy - which underpin every aspect of college life.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to lead their Finance Team and ensure the College’s financial integrity, efficiency and compliance.

Reporting to the Vice Principal (Planning & Resources), you will manage all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, audit preparation and cash-flow management. You will play a key strategic role in planning and forecasting, supporting the Senior Leadership Team to optimise resources and maintain their outstanding standards.

You will be a qualified accountant with excellent technical skills, strong attention to detail and proven experience in financial management. Experience with Sage Intacct and in an educational environment is desirable.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Interview date: Monday 15 December 2025

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Financial Controller

UNITED CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS

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UCB is looking for a Financial Controller to join their Finance Team following a recent internal promotion. This is a great opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with strong financial control experience to join the charity at a time of growth and expansion.

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the finance function across all departments in order to help deliver UCBs strategic objectives.  This is a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to help influence and improve financial reporting and controls as we navigate a newly installed financial system.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can build strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.  

The ability to inspire and support colleagues, setting individual and team targets and strengthening the team is essential.  It is anticipated that you will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant.

This is an exciting role where you can join with our vision of ‘Changing Lives for Good, by the Power of God’s Word’. If this resonates with you, we look forward to hearing from you.

This position will be temporarily based in Churchill House, Regent Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3JJ while extensive refurbishment work is being undertaken at our Operations Centre in Burslem, Stoke on Trent.

For an informal discussion please contact Maxine Garrington-Miller:

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025 – noon

We reserve the right to close this early should we attract the right candidate.

Interviews: Monday 10th November 2025

Salary: £53,000 - £57,000 per annum depending on skill and experiencePlus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

For an application form and job description please visit our website

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

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Financial Controller

Stewardship-1

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Financial Controller

£63K-67K p.a (dependent on experience) + generous benefits

The Financial Controller leads the Financial Control team within the CFO department, alongside the Finance Business Partnering, Investments and Lending teams. Last year, the Financial Control team was responsible for the accounting of £08m of restricted Gifts In and 06m of Grants Out to churches, charities and individual Christian workers. The team also supported the financial management of 15m of assets, including 1m of impact investments and 4m of loans to Christian churches and charities.

You will combine your Christian faith with your technical financial expertise and leadership experience to make a meaningful difference within Stewardship and in the achievement of our mission. You will lead and nurture your team, ensuring they are equipped, inspired, and developed to meet the high standards you set, actively promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and service.

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Financial Controller

D.R.A.W RECRUITMENT

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A gallery in Mayfair is looking for an experienced and qualified Financial Controller to join their team. Successful candidates will have solid experience managing day-to-day accounting for a small to medium business within the art market and with experience of AML requirements for the art market.

Requirements:

  • Considerable relevant experience
  • Relevant accounting degree
  • Experience within the art market
  • Strong experience with Xero

Duties and responsibilities:

Oversee full-cycle finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, management accounting and bank reconciliations.

Processing VAT returns.

Submit overseas (U.S.) Sales Tax filings.

Maintain the accounts receivable ledger and managed credit control processes ensuring prompt collections.

Generate accurate sales invoices in compliance with tax and contractual terms.

Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers in accordance with contractual terms.

Manage artist/consignor commissions with precision and contractual adherence.


Conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.

Administer payroll, pensions and oversee staff expense reimbursement and company credit card reconciliation processes.

Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and rolling cashflow projections.

Monitor and improve internal controls, ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Collaborate with external accountants in the preparation and finalisation of year-end accounts.

Play a key role in financial process enhancements and liaised with external accountants for audit and reporting.

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Financial Controller

LIPTON MEDIA

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                                                    Financial Controller
Location: London – Hybrid, In Office (3 Days)
Reporting to: Group CFO and MD
Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 Base Salary + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a dynamic, fast-growing events company specializing in creating industry leading exhibitions across deep tech and innovative markets. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, they deliver truly market leading events.

We’re looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to join their passionate team and help drive financial performance, integrity, and strategic insight.

Role Overview:

As Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the events business, ensuring accurate reporting, effective financial controls, and proactive financial planning.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is keen to make an impact in a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all accounting operations including billing, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Develop and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with the MD and department heads.
  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
  • Support the preparation of financial models and business cases for the year, new projects or events.
  • Work with external accountants/auditors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
  • Oversee VAT returns and ensure tax compliance. Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
  • Manage and mentor finance team members.  
  • Required Qualifications & Experience
  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a financial controller or senior finance role.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
  • Experience in the events, entertainment, or hospitality industry is highly desirable.
  • Proficient in financial software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or similar).
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
  • Experience managing teams and developing talent.  

Lipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital,  outdoor,  TV, radio and business intelligence.

Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. 

We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first  entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.

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A highly skilled Plant Finance Controller to lead financial operations at a manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and relevance of financial indicators and management tools, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational control. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the preparation and monitoring of the plant's operating budget, coordinating inputs across departments. Oversee the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), including contract management and investment profitability analysis. Forecast future P&L performance and monitor weekly spend against budget. Prepare management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Analyze profitability by customer and product. Costing & Controls Define and update standard costs (e.g., hourly rates, raw materials). Ensure accurate pricing and quotation processes through collaboration with other departments. Supervise budgetary control processes and monitor action plans. Analyze customer credit risk and make informed decisions. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (tax, labour, accounting). Manage company insurance policies. Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery. Uphold internal regulations and Group Policies on Equal Opportunities, Environment, Health & Safety, and Quality. Team Leadership & Development Develop and implement training plans for direct reports. Conduct annual performance reviews and define development action plans. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team growth. Key skills and Requirements Health and Safety Client Orientation Teamwork Self-control Analytical Thinking Innovation / Initiative Impact and Influence People management and development Strategic Vision Benefits You will be joining a growing and well-established manufacturing business on a permanent basis, salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, plus 15% bonus and 4.5% pension. Plus, additional benefits to be discussed. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Greater Manchester, North West Hays

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A highly skilled Plant Finance Controller to lead financial operations at a manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and relevance of financial indicators and management tools, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead the preparation and monitoring of the plant's operating budget, coordinating inputs across departments.
  • Oversee the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), including contract management and investment profitability analysis.
  • Forecast future P&L performance and monitor weekly spend against budget.
  • Prepare management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Analyze profitability by customer and product.

Costing & Controls

  • Define and update standard costs (e.g., hourly rates, raw materials).
  • Ensure accurate pricing and quotation processes through collaboration with other departments.
  • Supervise budgetary control processes and monitor action plans.
  • Analyze customer credit risk and make informed decisions.

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (tax, labour, accounting).
  • Manage company insurance policies.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
  • Uphold internal regulations and Group Policies on Equal Opportunities, Environment, Health & Safety, and Quality.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Develop and implement training plans for direct reports.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and define development action plans.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team growth.


Key skills and Requirements

  • Health and Safety
  • Client Orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Self-control
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Innovation / Initiative
  • Impact and Influence
  • People management and development
  • Strategic Vision


Benefits

You will be joining a growing and well-established manufacturing business on a permanent basis, salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, plus 15% bonus and 4.5% pension. Plus, additional benefits to be discussed.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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Financial Controller

Slough, South East Compass Associates

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Financial Controller

£70,000 p.a

Slough

Full time Permanent


Are you a hands-on finance leader who loves combining strong financial control with real business impact?


Would you like to join a forward-thinking business who are continuously looking to improve and expand their portfolio?


Compass Associates are currently working in partnership with a growing business in Berkshire who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. Following an imminent acquisition, the successful candidate will have take ownership of financial operations and be a trusted partner to the business. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to join a business with ambitious growth plans, and with a consistent desire to further develop individuals across their finance and wider teams.


Responsibilities:

  • Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis.Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with accounting policies.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls.
  • Deliver external audits, maintain controls and ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures.
  • Act as a key finance partner to operational leaders, providing insights and analysis to support key decision-making.
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to ensure operational and financial targets are met.
  • Oversee the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and ensure effective collaboration across finance and HR functions.


Requirements:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial control experience.
  • Exposure working within a multi-site environment, with oversight of multiple P&L's
  • Proven track record of managing AR, AP, payroll, and reporting processes.
  • Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft (SAP or similar ERP systems)
  • Experience in business partnering with operational teams.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with ability to oversee both finance and HR/admin functions
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.


If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly on . Alternatively email an updated CV to


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Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendations

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