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Financial Controller

Permanent
London (Hybrid),
£70,000 - £75,000

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Description

Halliday Marx have partnered exclusively with a London based Building management, services and work place solutions company to hire a new Number 1 in finance.

This role is very much a Finance Business Partner to the Group and Financial Controller to the company.

Reporting to the 2 MDs and with a dotted line to the Group CFO, this role is 3 days in (flexible) the the central London office.

IMMEDIATE START (This role needs to start 1st September ideally)

HYBRID – 3 days in (Flexible)

£70k

Duties

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Control & Reporting
  • Coordinate with the payroll company and review/post payroll entries
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and board/financial packs
  • Review general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, deferred and accrued income, etc.
  • Review cash flow forecasts
  • Analyse variances against budget/forecast
  • Prepare rolling monthly forecast
  • Submit monthly pension contributions and prepare yearly P11D information
  • Lead the financial budgeting cycle
  • Conduct monthly commercial reviews with project managers
  • Support pricing decisions through margin analysis and cost modelling
  • Conduct financial modelling, scenario planning, and other ad-hoc analyses
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns
  • Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
  • Monitor and manage timesheet submissions
  • Approve and review weekly payment runs

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant
  • Ideally Minimum 1 years of post-qualified experience, ideally in a similar role
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge
  • Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with Xero and Project Management systems an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in a project-based or service-driven business is an advantage