Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Location: Central London (hybrid working available). Salary negotiable.

Job Summary: To work closely with the Head of Finance and the Group Financial Controller to manage the Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, and Financial Operations (Insurance Accounts and Accounts Payable) for specified group entities, ensuring efficient day‑to‑day operational and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Produce monthly management accounts and balance sheets.
  • Forecast and budget profit & loss and balance sheets.
  • Manage the financial year‑end process, including preparation of financial statements.
  • Assist with the annual external audit process and various internal health checks, ensuring recommended improvements are implemented promptly.
  • Continuously improve financial controls and ensure all relevant FCA requirements are met, reviewing CSA Sox controls monthly.
• Tax
  • Execute tax planning opportunities to minimise tax payable by the Group.
  • Assist with Group VAT return and payment processes and support the broader business in all tax‑related matters.
• Financial Operations
  • Act as key contact between the business units and the Finance team.
  • Attend executive, board and ad‑hoc meetings with the business as required.
  • Ensure timely coding of all invoices, maintaining appropriate controls.
  • Continuously improve all financial operations processes and report escalations to the business.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE, trained within a large audit firm and possessing excellent technical skills, including a strong understanding of the insurance industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

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