Financial Controller

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Base pay range

Goodman Masson are exclusively partnered with a mission driven financial institution to recruit for a Financial Controller on a Maternity cover. This will be a fixed term role for a minimum of 12 months.

This innovative organisation are seeking a high-performing Financial Controller to be a key leadership figure within their London-based Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will take on a broad remit, overseeing and managing the financial operations, accounting, and treasury functions. You will drive continuous improvement, enhance controls, and develop the finance team in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.
• Manage month-end processes and deliver robust financial reporting to a high standard.
• Deliver quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts (IFRS/FRS 102).
• Lead the audit process and be the main point of contact for tax advisors.
• Present reports to senior leadership, including Board of Directors and Audit Committees.
• Manage the treasury function and support the management of liquidity risk.
• Own the financial controls and support the CFO on efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Formal accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a degree or equivalent education.
• Proven experience in a hands‑on Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager role in a small‑to‑medium business, ideally within financial services or development finance.
• Excellent technical IFRS ability for financial and statutory reporting.
• Demonstrable experience leading and mentoring a finance team.
• Audit firm background (Big 4 or similar).
• Familiarity and experience with IFRS 9.
• Experience in using Microsoft Business Central.

Salary range is £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience + 10% Employer pension contributions & private medical insurance.

Central London based with hybrid working available. Minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Candidates will need to be available to start the contract from around mid November.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

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