Financial Controller - Financial Services

Our client is a multinational financial services organisation with an established international presence, providing a broad range of services to institutional and corporate clients across global markets. They are looking to appoint a Financial Controller to support the delivery of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory reporting and wider finance operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information, supporting senior management decision-making and maintaining strong financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting analysis.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, investigating and explaining variances against budget and prior periods.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and financial planning activities.
• Prepare financial statistics, management reports and presentations for senior management and board-level review.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory reporting submissions.
• Support tax compliance activities, including VAT and corporate tax reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support balance sheet, accounts payable and receivable reconciliations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury-related activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors and external advisors as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting efficiencies.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with a relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience in a similar finance or financial control role.
• Strong experience in management accounting, financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Exposure to VAT and corporate tax reporting would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and Power BI would be beneficial.
• Highly analytical, organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and adapt to a changing environment.