Financial Controller

In a regulated financial services environment, strong financial control underpins everything else. Reporting needs to be accurate, governance needs to be robust, and stakeholders need confidence in the numbers they rely on. This organisation is continuing to strengthen its finance function and is now seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of reporting, controls, and statutory delivery across the business.

The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will be responsible for financial control, reporting, and compliance, ensuring the integrity of financial information across the organisation. The role combines hands-on technical responsibility with oversight of core finance processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers within a structured, regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

• Produce management accounts and statutory financial statements

• Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and balance sheet integrity

• Lead audit processes and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies

• Review and improve finance processes, systems, and reporting frameworks

• Support technical accounting matters and maintain accounting policies

• Provide clear financial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

• Previous experience in financial services or a regulated environment

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise

• Solid understanding of control frameworks and compliance requirements

• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders

• Detail-focused, with a strong control mindset

• Comfortable working to deadlines in a structured environment